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Bakery · Chicago, IL

Dorothy's Bakery

2318 N Clark St

Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

License

Sep 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE HAND SINKS.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A DUMP SINK. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation 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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 16, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

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