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Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe

939 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET(DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES ON LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER(HARBORAGE AREAS) THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDERNEATH BUSINESS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE.
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86
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED QUICHE FOUND SITTING ON THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 72.3F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST EITHER BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, BE COOLED TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS(MUST BE DOCUMENTED) AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL RE-HEATED(165F) AND SERVED.(5LB VALUED AT $25. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDERNEATH 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH LEAK WHEN FILLED WITH WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET(DEBRIS NOTED).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TANKLESS HOT WATER TANK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES ON LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER(HARBORAGE AREAS) THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDERNEATH BUSINESS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE.
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74
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Feb 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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90
Feb 2, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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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.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FLOOR AT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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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 PROVIDE WALLBASE COUVING AT STAIRWAY WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe.

Has Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loretta's Bake Shop and Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Loretta's Bake Shop and 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.

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