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Bakery · Chicago, IL

Loaves & Witches

6034 N Broadway

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Loaves & Witches last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 18, 2026. 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?
4 inspections on record, from Jun 5, 2024 to Aug 18, 2026.
Has Loaves & Witches ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Complaint

Aug 18, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING / UNIFORMS / APRONS THAT COVER EXPOSED ARMPITS AND TORSOS.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST NOT USE PAINT GALLON AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

BLACKEN, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT MAKING FLOORS UNACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES.

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
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

ALL FOOD HANDLERS/FOOD PREPARERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

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

License

Jun 5, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED DRIPPING GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

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