Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery

1733 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 18 inspections at Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up eight times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HE PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE FRONT CABINET, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, RICE, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST FL FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, RODENT DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING PERSONAL MEDICATION/ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 3, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A RAW BRICK SURFACE BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK AND MAKE SAID WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR TWO FEMALES AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2565665 CONDUCTED ON 10/20/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EASY CLEANABLE CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE EVAPORATED MILK IS STORED FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH LABELS THAT CONTAIN BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENT AND SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT DO NOT HAVE A PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES, PLASTIC BAG BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD BEING REUSED FOR A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK (CHIMNEY) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK, ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ANOTHER FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 8, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOLERS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON A/C AND HEATING VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE STOVE UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, TAMALES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR WITH A DISCARD DATE. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268728 DATED 2/28/19; 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): **C** Food Labels OBSERVED A VARIETY OF BAKED FOODS CAKES, COOKIES ETC. PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED RICE, BACON, AND LUNCHMEAT), FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF BAKED FOODS CAKES, COOKIES ETC. PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK, WHERE COFFEE CUPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDENUAL VENT OVER STOVE USED FOR COOKING. MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL EXHAUST.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HANDS, ADD CONDIMENTS TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TAMALES) AND ALSO HAND ROLL TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED UNDER SINK. GIVEN 48HRS TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDENUAL VENT OVER STOVE USED FOR COOKING. MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL EXHAUST.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 8, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL BRICK WALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL VENT IN DINING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1494051 ON 8-26-14 37-TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK, COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE, ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL BRICK WALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL VENT IN DINING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 26, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STORAGE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILTATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK,COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,ICE MAKER.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STORAGE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR STOVE AND OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP. A THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZE HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PR0VIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, WOOD ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery.

Has Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kristoffer's Cafe and 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 Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.