FAIL Risk 1 (High)

COOK AU VIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

COOK AU VIN 2256 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Bakery
November 4, 2025 Canvass License #2253821
2
Total Violations
2
Critical

Inspection Summary

This bakery was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 4, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER FLOWER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AND BEHIND THE FRIDGE IN BACK OF CLOSET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER FLOWER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AND BEHIND THE FRIDGE IN BACK OF CLOSET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections