What is Klein's Bakery & Cafe's health inspection score?

Klein's Bakery & Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Klein's Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

Klein's Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on August 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Klein's Bakery & Cafe have?

Klein's Bakery & Cafe has 35 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Klein's Bakery & Cafe safe to eat at?

Klein's Bakery & Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Klein's Bakery & Cafe

Name: Klein's Bakery & Cafe
Address: 4155 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 82

4155 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Ranked #419 of 997 in Lakeview

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TOP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SMALL UPRIGH COOLER IN REAR FRONT COFFEE STATIONS AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME LIST ALL INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARAD AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT AL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARES. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILIY SINK AND ABOVE STOARGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ANF NAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2603182 ON 09/20/2024. #38. OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS. #51. OBSERVED THE RIGHT-SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS, SPATULAS, AND KNIVES STORED BEHIND THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDING FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STANDING FREEZER AND GASKETS TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FOAM MATERIAL USED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-POROUS MATERIAL TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
0BSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPING ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND/SIDES OF THE FREEZER CHESTS, AND NEAR THE STAIRCASE BY THE HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER. ALSO OBSERVED WERE THREE LIVE ROACHES ON TRAPS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. IT MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE LIVE ACTIVITY OF THE ROACHES BEFORE BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE UNDER THE COUNTERS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL, CLEAN, SANITIZED , AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING THE LID TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED BEHIND THE FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COUNTER WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION COVER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL BASES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

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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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