What is Corner Bakery Cafe's health inspection score?

Corner Bakery Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Corner Bakery Cafe last inspected?

Corner Bakery Cafe was last inspected on November 15, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Corner Bakery Cafe have?

Corner Bakery Cafe has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Corner Bakery Cafe safe to eat at?

Corner Bakery Cafe has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Corner Bakery Cafe

Name: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 360 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 68

360 N MICHIGAN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/15/2023

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0Fair

The Loop

Ranked #538 of 865 in The Loop

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 15, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+33 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 50/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (68/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

Location

360 N MICHIGAN AVE , Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Several coolers missing thermometer at front and back prep line. Instructed to provide.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Found over 100 fruit flies in at basement's kitchen and dish room, Instructed to to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
insects glue trap install above 3-comp sink, instructed not to place insect control devices above clean utensils or prep areas.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep area. Instructed to wear.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
Soiled Wiping towels placed on food prep tables, instructed to keep away.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Broken door gaskets at 1st floor prep cooler, instructed to replace.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Deep grooves noted between kitchen and dish room tiles trapping waste food and water. Instructed to grout.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
All employees food handlers certificates are expired, Instructed to have all staff renew certificates.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen training certificate for person in charge. Instructed to obtain

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEEs NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNDER HIGHDISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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