License Re-Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Amande Dessert
4407 N Kimball Ave
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3 inspectionsLicense
Jul 2, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN A LOG BOOK INCLUDING THE PEST CO. STATE OF ILLINOIS BUSINESS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID FROM A WASTE REMOVAL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 5, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source