Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Amazcakes LLC
5020 S Ashland Ave
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6 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Mar 27, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate pest control, found about 50 mouse droppings along wall base in kitchen and water heater closet. Instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 15, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate pest control, found about 15 mice droppings in Furnace closet next to prep kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 09/26/2025 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN ORDER TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-102.11 OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ALONG WALLS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLES WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WORKING MATERIALS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSEVRED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT, MAIN AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 26, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) MAIN PREP AREA AS WELL AS HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN ORDER TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL ORDENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR , IN STORAGE SPACE ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER ALL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM WHITE COOLING UNIT, IN MAIN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT, UNDER STORAGE CARTS, UNDER RISERS WHERE FLOUR IS STORED, IN SPACE BEHIND SWINGING DOOR UNDER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN SAID SPACE, IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOLING UNITS. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ALONG WALLS ABOVE PREP WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WORKING MATERIALS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSEVRED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT, MAIN AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION WITH HEAVY BUILDUP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATER COVERING EQUIPMENT ENTIRELY (GRATES AS WELL AS LIGHBULBS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source