RestaurantLicence 2163983

Wake 'N Bacon

420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago 60657

Latest verdictPassAug 6, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections11since Mar 14, 2019

Fail rate36.4%4 of 11 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

Pass45%
Conditional18%
Fail36%

11 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202120222023202420252026

PassAug 6, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJun 17, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while eggs were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation license. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: handsink in prep area with no hot water. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Pic came on site and hot water was restored handsink are maintained between priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at the bar handsink. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.
5. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by Chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
6. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of pork sausage patty at 55.4f) at improper cold holding temperatures located in reach in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
7. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed residential roach insecticide, boric acid stored in dry storage area. Informed that residential use insecticides are not permitted in commerical spaces. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued
8. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process; facility curing bacon, etc in prep kitchen area. Informed person in charge of requirements and facility must meet and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
9. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Found no variance on-site for the curing process. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. Citation consolidated with above violation #29.
10. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
11. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 300 dead small black flies through out storage on food containers, floor and paper goods. Instructed to remove all dead pests and clean and sanitize
12. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed cockroach infestation. Over 50 live roaches observed in the following areas: dishwash and food prep areas, in compressor of reach in cooler, on floor, containers, walls etc. 7-38-020(a) priority violation citation issued. Must eliminate all pest activity, wash and sanitize surfaces. Have premises serviced by pest control operator.
13. +15 more
PassOct 30, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Outer openings not protected. Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must make door rodent proofto prevent pest entry
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed missing sink stoppers for the 3-compartment sink located in front coffee prep area. Instructed to provide three adequate working sink stoppers and maintan at all times.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside chest freezers located on the 2nd floor food storage area. Must remove ice and clean interior surfaces of chest freezers.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must not us tintfoil as a liner for food storage shelving in rear kitchen food prep area. Must br smooth cleanable surfaces.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter and unnecessary items on 2nd floor food storage area. Must remove clutter clean and organize area due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items off the floor at least 6inches and maintain. Observed unused 2-door cooler next to low temperature dish machine. Must repair or remove cooler from premises.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a few damaged cracked and missing floor tiles in rear kitchen, stairwells and 2nd floor food storage area. Also observed a few missing wall tiles in front kitchen area next to cooking equiment. Must repair/replace and maintain. Must be smooth cleanable surfaces. Observed peeling paint on wall behind dishwashing machine. Must repaint and maintain.
FailApr 23, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted no handwash signage at guest and employee washroom handsinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed black and yellow/green substance on interior ice chute. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove all ice, deep clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed a footnote reminder statement on bottom of the menu but missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items (eggs and wake'n bacon burger) and no disclosure or reminder on online menu for (eggs - 'cooked to your style' & wake'n bacon burger). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Noted dead large and small roaches in lobby heater closet and in various locations on the floor in upstairs dry storage area. Instructed to remove to properly monitor new activity.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Noted compartment under kitchen fryers with grease and food debris. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize and maintain
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted heavy dust on ceiling outlet above waffle iron on prep table, a build up of dust on vents in kitchen above prep table and dust on vents in washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food service managers. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site at all times.
PassMay 14, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food build up on lower side of dishmachine drain boards and accumulated dust build up on prep coolers doors condensers. Must clean and maintain equipment.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above dishmachine. Must replace with working light bulb.
PassAug 9, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  3-door prep cooler (along cookline) left side door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gasket.
FailAug 2, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 15 live small flies on walls and shelves at bar area. Instructed manager must remove all small fly activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  3-door prep cooler (along cookline) left side door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gasket.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for mop sink.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food/dirt build up on walls under/behind dishmachine. Must clean walls at dishmachine area and maintain.
PassJun 2, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 noted cracks on the floor of the employee bathroom on the second floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.
FailApr 25, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted handwash sink at the bar area in poor repairs with loose knob at the cold water faucet(water, therefore no cold running water off). Instructed always to hand hot and cold running water at the handwash sink at all times with soap and paper towels. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation. Violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area 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 ice build-up inside chest freezer by the bar. Instructed to defrost, clean, and maintain.
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 top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted cracks on the floor of the employee bathroom on the second floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted employee drinking at the food prep area with no straw. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to eat and drink.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.
ConditionalDec 18, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted upper compartment of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Noted establishment serving under cooked food items (eggs, hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today
5. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen area and second floor dry storage area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates during storage to prevent dust accumulation.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted hole on ceiling above the hand wash sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2279376 dated 3/14/2019 not corrected. Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. No citation issued.
ConditionalMar 14, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  3-603.11 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (eggs) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted the following:- -dirty floor drain underneath the dish washing machine at the kitchen prep area. -missing/loose tiles on floor of same and on walls by the ice machine area. Instructed to repair and maintain and also clean the floor drains.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted missing coving on wall underneath the dish washing machine. Instructed to install the coving for the walls
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted dirty and dusty ceiling vents above the utensil rack at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted multiples holes and openings throughout on walls, floors and ceiling. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification

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
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
475×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
164×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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 2163983 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.