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Mindy's Bakery

January 21, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITINAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED CAN BEVERAGE ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NEAR MUFFIN PANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 6Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED QUICHE AS WELL AS STRUMBOLLI CROSSIANT STORED IN FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 79F-83F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY ONE GALLON OF WHOLE MILK STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED MILK TEMPERATURE @48F @ INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
code 22
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN SALMON INSIDE MIXING BOWL UNDER PREP TABLE THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
code 35
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SPACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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