Crave Cookies

2951 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Crave Cookies has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Crave Cookies was last inspected on Aug 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “single-use/single-service articles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA STORED ON THE FLOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (DAIRY) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. CURRENT MANAGER ONLY HAS A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF A MANAGER CLASS FROM 2024.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DOOR AFTER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SOILED WITH SPILLAGE UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING/INADEQUATE LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN THE REAR CLOSET STORAGE IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.

Aug 23, 2024

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crave Cookies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crave Cookies on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crave Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crave Cookies.

Has Crave Cookies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crave Cookies have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crave Cookies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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