What is Isabella's Bakery's health inspection score?

Isabella's Bakery has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Isabella's Bakery last inspected?

Isabella's Bakery was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Isabella's Bakery have?

Isabella's Bakery has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Isabella's Bakery safe to eat at?

Isabella's Bakery has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Isabella's Bakery serve?

Isabella's Bakery serves Bakery cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Isabella's Bakery

Name: Isabella's Bakery
Address: 1659 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 76

1659 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Bakery•Uptown

Ranked #277 of 751 in UptownBetter than 70% of bakery restaurants

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4 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TAMALES, SAUSAGES, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ONLY ONE VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OUT OF THE THREE FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIE WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE HANDSINK)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PAN WITHOUT A SCOOP HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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