Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Laramie Bakery & Deli

3012-3014 N Laramie Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 7, 2026

30

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 7, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINERS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE SOUP 104.3F-108.3F AND COOKED SOUP 100.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SERVING/PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
  3. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA, SUCH AS 60LBS OF BEEF AT 50-52F AND 2 DOZEZ EGGS AT 60.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 65LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
  4. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
  5. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  6. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
  7. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  8. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  9. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 7, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2018ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2010Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Laramie Bakery & Deli — questions

Did Laramie Bakery & Deli pass its last health inspection?
Laramie Bakery & Deli at 3012-3014 N Laramie Ave was inspected on Apr 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Laramie Bakery & Deli?
The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINERS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND
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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