CleanPlateBrowse all areas

MINDY'S BAKERY LLC

1623 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
January 21, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (9)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

    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 USE

    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 TEMPERATURES

    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 TEMPERATURES

    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 USED

    OBSERVED FROZEN SALMON INSIDE MIXING BOWL UNDER PREP TABLE THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

    OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    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 TRAINING

    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 REQUIRED

    OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.