What is Scafuri Bakery's health inspection score?

Scafuri Bakery has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Scafuri Bakery last inspected?

Scafuri Bakery was last inspected on July 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Scafuri Bakery have?

Scafuri Bakery has 34 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Scafuri Bakery safe to eat at?

Yes, Scafuri Bakery has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Scafuri Bakery

Name: Scafuri Bakery
Address: 1337 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 89

1337 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #243 of 1000 in West Loop

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jul 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

1337 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CAKES, MILK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDS WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577370 ON 6/15/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:47-OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK) 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 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/22 REPORT #2577370: VIOLATION #48 (4-302.14) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK) 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 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3-DOOR COOLER. MILK, HALF & HALF, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, CREAM CHEESE, RICOTTA CHEESE, CAKE MIX WITH RICOTTA, EGGS, AND EGGS WHITES FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT PROVIDED ON SITE IS DATED 7/16/2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE ALL TIMES WITH UPDATED INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

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
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WASH TEMPERATURE GAGE READING AT BELOW ZERO DEGREE FARENHEIT AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. WASH TEMPERATURE GAGE MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−14 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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