What is Corner Bakery Cafe's health inspection score?

Corner Bakery Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 66 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 July 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Corner Bakery Cafe have?

Corner Bakery Cafe has 7 total violations across 2 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 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Corner Bakery Cafe serve?

Corner Bakery Cafe serves Bakery cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Corner Bakery Cafe

Name: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 35 E MONROE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 66

35 E MONROE ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/14/2023

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0Fair

Bakery•The Loop

Ranked #559 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 53% of bakery restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jul 14, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

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

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 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

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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35 E MONROE ST , Chicago, IL 60603

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN BETWEEN 47.8-55.5F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF DENATURED FOOD COSTING ABOUT $10 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BREAD INSIDE COOLER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THREE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE HOOD IN PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−33 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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