Wake-N-Bakery

38 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Wake-N-Bakery, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food additives: approved and properly used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY INFUSING BEVERAGES (TEA, COFFEE, FRUIT, LEMONADE) ON SITE WITH UNNAPROVED ADDITIVE (THC). NOTED ALREADY PREPARED (INFUSED) BAKED GOODS SUCH AS (MULTIFLAVORED MINI CHEESECAKES, COOKIES, RICE KRISPIES, PASTRIES, MUFFINS AS WELL AS BOTTLED/CANNED COFFEE AND SELTZER WATER AND GUMMIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ITEMS ARE STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND DISPLAY CASINGS IN PREP AREA FOR GRAB AND GO. PER PERSON IN CHARGE ALL SAID PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED FROM FACILITY @ 3404 N HALSTED DAILY. PER CODE ALL FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION THAT MAY RESULT FROM UNSAFE OR UNNAPPROVED ADDITIVES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.INSTRUCTED TO NOT SELL. ALL FOOD ITEMS TAGGED AS WELL AS INFUSING TOOLS AND MATERIALS AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wake-N-Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wake-N-Bakery on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Wake-N-Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wake-N-Bakery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wake-N-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.

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