ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was The Bakehouse Chicago last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 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?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 14, 2025.
Has The Bakehouse Chicago ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 18, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Oct 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE BACK PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 25, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE BASEMENT DOOR THAT LEADS TO AN AREA OF NO ACCESS OF THE BASEMENT FOR THE BUSINESS AN UNKNOWN OUTER OPENINGS.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR METAL RACK DRYING SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND 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.