Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
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Score
Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe has been inspected five times since 2023. Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “warewashing facilities”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MACAPUNO STRINGS 67 F, CHOCOLATE PUDDING 60.6 F, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 59.3 F, LONGANNISA SAUSAGE 44 F, MANGO FILLING 48.7 F, MASCARPONE 44.8 F, SOUR CREAM 45.7, BUTTERMILK 47.8 F, AND WHOLE MILK 48.6 F IN BAKERY 2 DOOR COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 33 LBS VALUED AT $93.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAKE TOPPERS (SPRINKLES, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS, NUTS ETC.) STORED ON SHELVES IN NORTH DISHROOM IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE. PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED ON COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES AND PASTERIES BEING HANDLED FROM SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER FOUNTAIN AT FRONT GELATO FREEZER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF BOILER ROOM, AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT NEED TO BE KEPT ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2024
License
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS MUST BE ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38(020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISESU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OR DUMPSTER CONTRACT. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OR DUMPSTER CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINKS AT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SINKS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT PRE AND DISWASH AREAS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MININAL 100.0 F AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIVDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe.
Has Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jennivee's 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 Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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