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WAKE-N-BAKERY, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WAKE-N-BAKERY, INC. (AKA: WAKE-N-BAKERY) 3508 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
April 16, 2025 Complaint License #2704151
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER: CHERRY CHEESECAKE 48 F, OREO CHEESECAKE 46.6 F, MICRO MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE 48.6F, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART 47.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $201 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF PASTRY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 52.8 F INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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