Isabella's Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2012, Isabella's Bakery has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TAMALES, SAUSAGES, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ONLY ONE VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OUT OF THE THREE FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Sep 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIE WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE HANDSINK)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PAN WITHOUT A SCOOP HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 2, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 BROKEN MESH AT SCREEN DOOR AT SIDE DOOR,REPLACE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH BURNED BLACK SPOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD TO COVER VENT COVER ON WALL,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE.NEED TO CLEAN / PAINT AND MAINTAIN, DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Mar 25, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 24 POUNDS OF COOKED TAMALES FILLED WITH PORK STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 67.7F TO 73.2F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING FACE MASK, MOPS ETC FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-2020, REPORT#2362437 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #53) 5-501.17 FOUND TRASH CAN INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LID. MUST PROVIDE. #58)2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABELS IS NEEDED WITH COMMON NAME AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BROKEN MESH AT SCREEN DOOR AT SIDE DOOR,REPLACE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN IN PREP AREA
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH BURNED BLACK SPOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD TO COVER VENT COVER ON WALL,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE.NEED TO CLEAN /PAINT AND MAINTAIN, DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOER AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMIT SPILLKIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT/CLEAN UP POLICY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INTALLED AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TRASH CAN INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LID. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LID UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE AND KEEP OFF DURING FOOD SERVICE.
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Allergen training as required
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM RE-INSPECTION REPORT #1981344 DATED 1/20/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#45) NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE...INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. MUST STORE FOODS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS BEEF EMPANADAS AT 129.2F TO 134.1F AND 3 LBS CHICKEN EMPANADAS AT 133.5F. ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIAMATE VALUE $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED OR ON THE PREMISES WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS. NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS ARE COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND DO NOT DRAIN. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THAT SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE WATER TURNED OFF FROM THE VALVES UNDERNEATH. HAND SINKS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP AREA BOX FREEZER AND FLOOR MIXER, 7 UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. 20 IN THE HVAC CLOSET. 20 BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE. 10 ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER EQUIPMENT STORAGE, BEHIND PROOFER BOX. 3 ON TOP OF BAKING PARCHMENT PAPER AND ON SHELVING WHERE CONDIMENTS AND BAKING GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY HOLES OBSERVED DURING CLEANING AND MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND CAME TO THE SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR PREPARED FOODS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG WALLS. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY FRONT DOOR (BROKEN/MISSING TILES). MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS DIRTY AND SOME AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE SIX BURNER GAS STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE STOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREAS AND SHOWER STALL MOP SINK BASIN ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED 6" OF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF EMPANADA,PORK TAMALES,CHICKEN TAMALES,ETC.. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ASTRID OBREGON ARRIVED ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:05AM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER IN THE FRONT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE BIG GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOR TILES BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROST BUILDUP IN THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY PLATES INSIDE OF THE TWO MICROWAVES USED TO HEAT UP BUNS. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN PLATES TO HEAT FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO REPAIR LEAKY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE / RELOCATE SAID SOAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMMOBILE TOP LOADER UNUSED YOGURT MACHINE NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCETUNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE SAID UNIT. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES INSIDE REAR STORAGE, FURNACE AREA,AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.ALSO ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BY THE COUNTER OF REAR AREA,UNABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES(ON VACATION) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:BEEF EMPANADA,CHICKEN EMPANADA AND BEEF TAMALES. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY /FOOD STAINED PAPER LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED A SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE / RELOCATE SAID SOAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A COOKIE SHEET WITH ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DEBRIS LOCATED ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CREAM, ETC.) ARE HANDLED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Isabella's Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Isabella's Bakery on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Isabella's Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Isabella's Bakery.
Has Isabella's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Isabella's Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Isabella's Bakery 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 Isabella's Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Isabella's Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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