Restaurant inspections / Bakery
R&A Bread Bakers
1938 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 4, 2025
5
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 4, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 8, 2021 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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R&A Bread Bakers — questions
- Did R&A Bread Bakers pass its last health inspection?
- R&A Bread Bakers at 1938 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Dec 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at R&A Bread Bakers?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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