Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sikia Bakery And Cafe

Name: Sikia Bakery And Cafe
Address: 740 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

740 W 63rd St

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sikia Bakery And Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 16, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Oct 23, 2024 to Sep 16, 2026.
Has Sikia Bakery And Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 16, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 29, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME PREP COOLERS IN SIKIA RESTAURANT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

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 issues

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM OVER THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR COFFEE STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

THE CABINET UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source