RestaurantLicence 2757726

Bakers Square #220658

5220 N Harlem Ave, Chicago 60656

Latest verdictPassAug 28, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections13since Nov 9, 2020

Fail rate30.8%4 of 13 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass46%
Conditional23%
Fail31%

13 inspections from 2020 to 2026 · hover a mark

202120222023202420252026

PassAug 28, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 observed soil build up on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure floors are cleaned and maintained.
PassAug 14, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 observed soil build up on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure floors are cleaned and maintained.
FailAug 11, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-55 f. Manager discarded 4 pounds sliced tomatoes, 2 pounds of cheese, 6 pounds of pooled eggs, 5 pounds of cream pies, and 6 pounds of gravy ($100) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed cooler wtih an ambient air temperature of 55 f observed front pie display cooler with an ambient air temperature of 52 f on the top rack of cooler. Rear prep cooler tagged. Front pie display cooler partially tagged. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed inadequate waste water disposal at floor drain underneath dish machine. Floor drain is completely clogged and will not go down. Instructed manager to service floor drain. Priority violaiton 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soil build up on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure floors are cleaned and maintained.
ConditionalMar 13, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-salsa 51.8f, salad dressings 50.1f, coleslaw 53f, yogurt 51f, sausage patties 44.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 16 lbs of products worth $125.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Noted equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 50.2f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted sprayer at the scraping one compartment sink by the dish washing machine hanging below the rim of the sink. Instructed to provide the device to hold the sprayer above the water rim of the 1 compartment sink.
ConditionalMar 19, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted torn rubber gasket inside the service prep cooler. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace. Also noted heavy ice build up on floor inside the walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation unit.
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).citation issued.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains at the front prep area.
PassOct 11, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards in the food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11--observed missing light shields for light fixtures in the following areas:dishwashing area,beverage prep dispensing area.instructed to provide light shields or shatter-proof lighting and maintain.
FailOct 6, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards in the food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13--instructed to detail clean the storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler,prep tables, food storage containers,exterior sides of hot cooking equipments and prep coolers,microwaves,and interior bottom compartments of deep fryers and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.17--instructed to detail clean walls/ceilings in the food prep areas and dishwashing area to remove food splashed debris and detail clean fan covers and attached condensor in walk-in-cooler to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11--floors along walls and in all corners throughout the food prep areas and dishwashing area with food debri spillage including floor drains in need of detail cleaning and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114--instructed to detail clean and organize utility mop sink room and rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles/broken unused equipments(coolers,stoves,storage racks etc) due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11--observed missing light shields for light fixtures in the following areas:dishwashing area,beverage prep dispensing area.instructed to provide light shields or shatter-proof lighting and maintain.
7. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspecton report#2582504 dated:09/28/2023 #38--approximately 30 live small flies observed today in same areas on the walls and ceiling in the rear dishwashing area and in the side dry storage room.instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas in detail and maintain.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority violation 7-42-090,citation issued.
FailSep 28, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site while (tcs foods)chicken,deli meat,eggs etc. Is being prepared/handled served to the customers.instructed person in charge,that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared,handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep areas).
4. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Instructed to provide and maintain a visible working,accurate thermometer inside the milk refrigerator rear beverage prep station.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc.).
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 50 live small flies on the walls and ceiling in the rear dishwashing area and side dry storage room also,10 live small flies flying around in the food prep areas.observed 2 live house flies flying around in the customer dining areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed stained cutting boards in the food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed a torn door gaskets inside of the 6 door prep cooler underneath the cooking grill.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to detail clean the storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler,prep tables, food storage containers,exterior sides of hot cooking equipments and prep coolers,microwaves,and interior bottom compartments of deep fryers and maintain.
11. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the dishmachine.instructed to repair plumbing leak and mantain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean walls/ceilings in the food prep areas and dishwashing area to remove food splashed debris and detail clean fan covers and attached condensor in walk-in-cooler to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
13. +3 more
PassOct 11, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 26, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed cosumer advisory done incorrectly on menus. Only those items served raw or undercooked need to be disclosed. Remove asterisk from items served fully cooked. Priority foundation no citation issued
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed expired allergen certificates for certifed food manager. Renew and maintain.
PassSep 28, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (artichokes) into food grade container for proper food storage.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of unused 3 compartment sink next to dishmachine in rear dishwashing area.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above rear prep/dishwashing area.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling and condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler
ConditionalMay 19, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at exposed hand sink located on hot line opposite flat top grills. Instructed to provide.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed the following tcs items inside a prep cooler on hot line held at the listed improper temperatures: hamsteak at 47.4f, breakfast sausages at 51.2f, and cooked potatoes at 52.6f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximatley 10lbs of product valued at approximately $40. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed prep cooler on hot line containing tcs foods such as hamsteak, breakfast sausages, and cooked potatoes maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 52.3f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed aluminum foil used as liner underneath flat top grills. Instructed to remove and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed 2 cutting boards on hot line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build of dirt and grime on wall, floor, and drain around low temperature dish machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
PassNov 9, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Detail clean the interior of the microwaves.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Repair the middle sink stopper at the 3 compartment sink so that it can hold water in the sink basin.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Repair the hole in the frp board at the end of the cook's line.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the grease on the floor beneath the cooking equipment.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5515×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
223×
Proper cold holding temperatures
333×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
372×
Food properly labeled; original container

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2757726 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.