Did Central Bakery pass its last health inspection?

Central Bakery at 3911 W North Ave was inspected on Nov 30, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Central Bakery?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Bakery

Central Bakery

3911 W North Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 30, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 30, 2023

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS OUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 30, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 18, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 9, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 1, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 24, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 6, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 29, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 27, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 18, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 19, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 21, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 12, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 20, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Central Bakery — questions

Did Central Bakery pass its last health inspection?: Central Bakery at 3911 W North Ave was inspected on Nov 30, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Central Bakery?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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