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WHEAT'S END CAFE AND BAKERY

543 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL, 60614

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
September 9, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DISH WASHING SCRAPPER SINK.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

    ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR EQUIPMENT. MATERIALS USED FOR ELEVATION MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT SIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER/ INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING, UNDER STORED ITEMS OR INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.