Wake-N-Bakery
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
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Score
Wake-N-Bakery appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2019. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
Wake-N-Bakery's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NO RODENT PROOF OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP------6-501.11// OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD ON WALL BEHIND REGISTER AND HOLE AT BOTTOM OF OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF PASTRY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 52.8 F INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER: CHERRY CHEESECAKE 48 F, OREO CHEESECAKE 46.6 F, MICRO MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE 48.6F, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART 47.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $201 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD ON WALL BEHIND REGISTER AND HOLE AT BOTTOM OF OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF THE BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN FURNITURE STORED STACKED ON TOP OF ITSELF IN THE LEFT SIDE CLOSET/DECOMISSIONED BATHROOM IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND TRASH PIECES (PAPER, LOOSE CUPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LEFT SIDE CLOSET/DECOMISSIONED BATHROOM IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS.
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Jun 22, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND RAW WOODEN LEGS OF THE FRONT PREP ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED BAKED GOODS SUCH AS CUPCAKES, COOKIES, PIES ARE PREPARED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALL ITEMS ARE BAKED IN THE KITCHEN OF ST. MICHAELS CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 1711 CLEVELAND AVE. CHICAGO, IL, 60614, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A SHARED KITCHEN LICENSE. ALL BAKED GOODS WERE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY/SALES AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT SELL. ALL PREPARED BAKED GOODS MUST COME FROM A LICENSED APPROVED FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497993 ON 4-8-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE FOOD IS PREPARED.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND RAW WOODEN LEGS OF THE FRONT PREP ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----PEELING PLASTIC COVERING THE DOORS OF THE REAR PREP 4 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)- ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- ALL WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AND WOODEN COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH WATER DAMAGE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXED BEVERAGES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.:--- 5-205.15- NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. 5-204.12---- NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11- DAMAGED FLOORS NOTED IN HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE, OPEN GAPS IN WOODEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Mar 30, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 52.9F WITH TOFU SANDWICHES AT 48.2F. REAR COOLER AT 57.2F WITH MILK AT 45.5F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TOFU SANDWICHES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 48.2F AND MILK IN THE REAR COOLER AT 45.5. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT COLD TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-16-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHEN FOODS AND MIXED BEVERAGES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ON SITE DURING THAT TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2355602 ON 12-16-19 NOT CORRECTED. #36-4-204.112(B)-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MINI FRIDGE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#51- 5-204.12-NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-201.13-OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---- 6-201.13- OBSERVED TWO CRACKS IN-WALL BY REAR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AND WOODEN COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH WATER DAMAGE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXED BEVERAGES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOORS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE, OPEN GAPS IN WOODEN FLOOR. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND EXTREMELY STICKY WITH BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR COOLER STORAGE/UTILITY SINK AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, MISSING PLASTER, AND EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME DRY FOODS BEING STORED IN THE OFFICE UNDER NON-SHIELDED LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ALL STORED DRY FOODS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 18, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MINI FRIDGE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-OBSERVED NO WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO DRYING RACK FOR UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13- OBSERVED TWO CRACKS IN WALL BY REAR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2019
License
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MINI FRIDGE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO DRYING RACK FOR UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CRACKS IN WALL BY REAR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wake-N-Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wake-N-Bakery on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wake-N-Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Wake-N-Bakery.
Has Wake-N-Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wake-N-Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Wake-N-Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wake-N-Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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