Did Home Bakery & Festivals pass its last health inspection?

Home Bakery & Festivals at 2910 N Central Park Ave was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Home Bakery & Festivals?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE FREEZERS.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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 / Special Event

Home Bakery & Festivals

2910 N Central Park Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 18, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 18, 2026

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE FREEZERS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALLS VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED STOVE STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE FIRTS FLOOR AND ABOVE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 18, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

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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Home Bakery & Festivals — questions

Did Home Bakery & Festivals pass its last health inspection?: Home Bakery & Festivals at 2910 N Central Park Ave was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Home Bakery & Festivals?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE FREEZERS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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