Dorothy's Bakery
2318 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 PRESENT
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 & STORED
WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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 CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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 & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BUILDING MOP SINK AND STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.