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Dorothy's Bakery: health inspection history

2318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Address
2318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Facility type
Bakery
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Sep 30, 2026
License number
3036750
Latest inspection
Sep 30, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
4 inspections, Jul 16, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass; 1 × Fail; 1 × Not Ready. 13 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Sep 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 23, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IE: OIL IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO THE GRILL, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 SMALL FLIES IN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY. IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, REAR BREAD STORAGE HALLWAY AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST COMPANY TREAT FACILITY SPECIFICALLY FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND BREAD DESIGNATED FOR DONATION IN THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BUILDING MOP SINK AND STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: HOLE IN THE WALL WITH THE MISSING VENT COVER IN THE REAR BREAD STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ---ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BUILDING MOP SINK AND STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624013 ON 9-18-25 NOT CORRECTED. #51- OBSERVED COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A DUMP SINK. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 18, 2025 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE HAND SINKS.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A DUMP SINK. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Jul 16, 2025 License

Result: Not ReadyRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.