Bakery · Chicago, IL

Racine Bakery Inc

6216 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Racine Bakery Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 9, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Racine Bakery Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 9, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT DELI COOLER WHERE CHEESE AND SALMON PORTIONS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FLOUR RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 26, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s Notes

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN 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

DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO 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, Dec 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 9, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, STORAGE AREAS, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PRODUCTION KITCHEN AND NEAR THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALL COLUMN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PRODUCTION KITCHEN CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source