Red Ribbon Bakeshop
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Red Ribbon Bakeshop 15 times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Red Ribbon Bakeshop's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED INCORRECTLY. STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATTERY ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CONRNERS OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Jun 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-4-22 INSPECTION # 2552523. VIOLATION 58. FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED FROM A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY CAN MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP AREA WHERE HAND WASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. ANOTHER OPTION WOULD BE TO HAVE THE EMPANADAS PACKAGED SO HOT HOLDING UNIT CAN STAY UP FRONT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 28, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED FROM A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY CAN MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP AREA WHERE HAND WASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR READING AT 127.4F MAKING IT TOO HOT TO WASH HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK MAY HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF (HOT AND COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Feb 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN STOCK SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Dec 7, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK (IN PREP AREA).--------MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES IN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO SODA CRATES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRINKING WATER FAUCET ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink to have an eye wash station attached. Instructed facility to remove eye wash station and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Ribbon Bakeshop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Ribbon Bakeshop on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Ribbon Bakeshop?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Ribbon Bakeshop.
Has Red Ribbon Bakeshop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Ribbon Bakeshop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Ribbon Bakeshop 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 Red Ribbon Bakeshop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Ribbon Bakeshop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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