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Mindy's Bakery Llc: health inspection history

1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address
1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Also known as
Mindy's Bakery
Facility type
Bakery
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Jan 21, 2026
License number
2857370
Latest inspection
Jan 21, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
5 inspections, Jul 26, 2022 to Jan 21, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 14 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jan 21, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITINAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: OBSERVED CAN BEVERAGE ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NEAR MUFFIN PANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED QUICHE AS WELL AS STRUMBOLLI CROSSIANT STORED IN FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 79F-83F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY ONE GALLON OF WHOLE MILK STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED MILK TEMPERATURE @48F @ INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN SALMON INSIDE MIXING BOWL UNDER PREP TABLE THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SPACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Apr 17, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 25, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Apr 20, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Jul 26, 2022 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED HOT CHOCOLATE POWDER NOT LABELLED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.

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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.