Bakery · Chicago, IL

Jr Dessert Bakery

2841 W Howard St

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Jr Dessert Bakery last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 22, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Sep 3, 2024 to May 22, 2025.
Has Jr Dessert Bakery ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

May 22, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE EMPLOYEES REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 3, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

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