Corner Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Corner Bakery Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Corner Bakery Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (FROZEN SOUPS, CHEESE) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STACK OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ADEQUATE MATERIALS AND AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F, MEN'S RESTROOM REACHED MAXIMUM OF 57.6F; WOMEN'S RESTROOM REACHED MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS AND PLUMBING TO PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM 100.0F WATER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP LINE (NEAR VEGETABLE WASH SINK) UNABLE TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 120.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED HANDWASHING SINK AND PLUMBING TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100.0F AND 120.0F AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (FROZEN SOUPS, CHEESE) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STACK OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ADEQUATE MATERIALS AND AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Missing food handlers cert for several food handlers. Instructed to obtain.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly traps placed above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away from open food and clean utensils.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees foods stored next to customers food in main kitchen, instructed to separate.
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Jul 8, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jul 1, 2024
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DISHMACHINES ON AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY, 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE END OF PREP LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY, 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND RESTROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030-(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND RESTROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOGBOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR TEST STRIPS FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND RESTROOMS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS TO ENSURE UNITS ARE TEMPING AT 41F OR BELOW.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE @ HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA (COLD HOLD LINE) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO AT LEAST 100F AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE @ HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/(IN USE)DISH AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS AS WELL AS REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP ON FLOORS, UNDER AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DISH AREA IN AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, SLICE/DICED TOMATO, ETC AT 46-53 DEGREES F INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $100 25LBS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 54 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COFFEE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY SCORED (DEEP GROOVES) ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS INSIDE GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENERS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SCORED ( RUST AND ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS) MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FORE VOMITING AND DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE BEFORE STORAGE. ALSO GARBAGE HOLDING CARTS AT COUNTER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Oct 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front expo cooler: 3lbs of sliced cantaloupe @ 50.2F; 4lbs of yogurt @ 48.4F; and 1.5lbs of yogurt parfaits @ 46.0F - 54.1F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling in value @ $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2028388, dated 4/17/17. Must corrected the following previously issued minor violations: #33 Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. (Ice machine now has excessive black, orange, and black mold-like substances throughout upper interior.) #42 Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed several reach in prep coolers and cooler drawers without visible thermometer. Must provided thermometers inside all refrigeration units, placed in a conspicuous spot. Must provide food handlers with metal stem thermometers to accurately test internal food temperature. Must maintain same.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certification on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, sandwiches, etc.) being prepared and served. Instructed must have original copy of City of Chicago certified manager certification posted in plain view of customers. Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Found dust accumulation in upper interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE.ALSO EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGHTLY OPEN,NOT SECURE ON ONE SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE OF COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS ON RACK. MUST MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(DUST PAN) AFTER USE.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,REHEATING ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE CONTACT FOOD SERVICES/COUNTER TOPS IN PREP AREA AT FRONT AND REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO AT REAR, CUSTOMER DINING AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jul 8, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT SINDE OF SPLASH GUARDS. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP CORNERS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZNG SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
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Jun 28, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED REVOLVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE DOOR SWEEPS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. TWO DOOR SWEEPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ARE COMPLETELY MISSING. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT SINDE OF SPLASH GUARDS. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN WORKING OR DER AT ALL TIMES.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP CORNERS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZNG SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHIHNE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIUPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND CUTTING TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE REVOLVING DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER.
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82
May 27, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN DAMAGED/MISSING BY DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN.
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Mar 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Small cutting board at corner prep station cooler must be replaced, due to deep cuts/grooves. Also must re-seal/caulk around handsink at front prep station, to avoid water seeping thru the sink counter.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: bottom attachments of dishmachine, interior floor of cooler drawers, due to food stains/debris.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around corners of coolers, around grease trap,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must replace caulking between wall & splash board of dishmachine, & around corner handsink's splashguard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corner Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corner Bakery Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corner Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Corner Bakery Cafe.
Has Corner Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Bakery Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corner Bakery Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Corner Bakery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Bakery Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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