Chicago · Official inspection records

CORNER BAKERY CAFE

500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CORNER BAKERY CAFE on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637701

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF FOOD OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED (SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL HOURS OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO COFFEE PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO COFFEE PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR DRAWER COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COOLER MALFUNCTION AND PROVIDED PROOF OF WORK ORDER REQUEST PLACED PRIOR TO INSPECTION, NO TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE LISTED COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, FLOUR) AT THE REAR BAKERY/OVEN AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO BAKERY RACK OF OPEN BREAD AND OTHER BAKED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BAKERY RACK OR PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOODS FROM SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT, LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628155

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622808

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621995

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613089

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Interior surfaces of prep coolers not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers, instructed to expose.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inoperable vents in both restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612962

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • AUNTIE ANNE'S PRETZELS500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SIMPLY GREENS500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SBARRO ITALIAN EATERY500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • NEW ORLEANS CAJUN CUISINE500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ROBINSON RIBS500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3011242.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →