Wake 'n Bacon
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Wake 'n Bacon stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Wake 'n Bacon's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFTO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT US TINTFOIL AS A LINER FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BR SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN, STAIRWELLS AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEW MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND YELLOW/GREEN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF THE MENU BUT MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS (EGGS AND WAKE'N BACON BURGER) AND NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON ONLINE MENU FOR (EGGS - 'COOKED TO YOUR STYLE' & WAKE'N BACON BURGER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT GUEST AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED DEAD LARGE AND SMALL ROACHES IN LOBBY HEATER CLOSET AND IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROPERLY MONITOR NEW ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ON CEILING OUTLET ABOVE WAFFLE IRON ON PREP TABLE, A BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DUST ON VENTS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS DOORS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Aug 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) LEFT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Aug 2, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELVES AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) LEFT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH LOOSE KNOB AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET(WATER, THEREFORE NO COLD RUNNING WATER OFF). INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO STRAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Dec 18, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2279376 DATED 3/14/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Mar 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -MISSING/LOOSE TILES ON FLOOR OF SAME AND ON WALLS BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE UTENSIL RACK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT ON WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL BEHIND BEER COOLERS AT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REFINISH WALL WITH FLAKING PAINT TO RIGHT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON FIXTURE IN CATERING SUPPLY CLOSET.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM LOWER COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE BOXES OF BEVERAGES IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE OF 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY LID AT GREASE BOX BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS 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: HOLE ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN SEEMS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN BY THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE PIPES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE FOOD SERVICE ITEMS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON/AROUND THE PIPE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON THE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COLD-HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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90
May 15, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. METAL BRACKETS FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE TAPE. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE. RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR DOOR OF COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OVEN UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE AT STAIRS AND AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE REPAIR. STAIRS TO 2ND FLOOR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE. ALL OPEN HOLES IN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL BEHIND BAR BOX COOLER (LEFT SIDE), MUST SEAL. FALLEN CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND MISSING END CAPS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 13, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wake 'n Bacon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wake 'n Bacon on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wake 'n Bacon?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Wake 'n Bacon.
Has Wake 'n Bacon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wake 'n Bacon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wake 'n Bacon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wake 'n Bacon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wake 'n Bacon is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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