Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Wake-N-Bakery, Inc.

Name: Wake-N-Bakery, Inc.
Address: 3508 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

3508 N Broadway

Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Complaint

Aug 19, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NO RODENT PROOF OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 insects

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 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, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP------6-501.11// OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD ON WALL BEHIND REGISTER AND HOLE AT BOTTOM OF OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR 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, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.

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

notedCode 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER: CHERRY CHEESECAKE 48 F, OREO CHEESECAKE 46.6 F, MICRO MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE 48.6F, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART 47.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $201 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF PASTRY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 52.8 F INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP.

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, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 11, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF THE BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN FURNITURE STORED STACKED ON TOP OF ITSELF IN THE LEFT SIDE CLOSET/DECOMISSIONED BATHROOM IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source