⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FOREST VIEW BAKERY

6454 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631

Type: Bakery

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

License #: 28233

29
Total Inspections
14
Passed
11
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2025 Inspection

January 30, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2024 Inspection

January 31, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INS...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2023 Inspection

April 7, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES,AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2022 Inspection

January 20, 2022• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(+14 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2021 Inspection

May 12, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN PREP/BAKING AREA.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2020 Inspection

August 14, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECES...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2019 Inspection

April 16, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.01...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2019 Inspection

April 8, 2019• Canvass• 22 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+21 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2017 Inspection

August 18, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed fa...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2017 Inspection

July 6, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed fa...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2017 Inspection

June 28, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed small fly activity throughout facility: ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2016 Inspection

May 26, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND H...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2016 Inspection

May 19, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE (2) REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2015 Inspection

February 17, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2015 Inspection

February 9, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DUAL...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2014 Inspection

August 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2013 Inspection

September 4, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2013 Inspection

August 29, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OWNER STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPT OR PROOF OF SOURCE FOR THE 24 UNLABELED JARS OF HONEY TAGGED O...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2013 Inspection

August 27, 2013• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNKNOWN SOURCE: NOTED 24 UNLABLED JARS OF INDIVIDUALLY BOTTLED CONTAINERS OF HONEY (ONE LITER) ON SH...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2013 Inspection

January 4, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2012 Inspection

December 21, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2012 Inspection

April 2, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2011 Inspection

July 1, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail c...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2011 Inspection

June 22, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of live insects on premises. Obeserved l...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2010 Inspection

July 12, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: violation #34 remains to be corrected.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2010 Inspection

April 22, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2010 Inspection

April 14, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POST...(+6 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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