What is Wake-n-bakery, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Wake-n-bakery, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wake-n-bakery, Inc. last inspected?

Wake-n-bakery, Inc. was last inspected on August 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wake-n-bakery, Inc. have?

Wake-n-bakery, Inc. has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wake-n-bakery, Inc. safe to eat at?

Wake-n-bakery, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Wake-n-bakery, Inc.

Name: Wake-n-bakery, Inc.
Address: 3508 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 79

3508 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Lakeview

Ranked #523 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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.

Location

3508 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NO RODENT PROOF OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP------6-501.11// OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD ON WALL BEHIND REGISTER AND HOLE AT BOTTOM OF OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED RUST ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF PASTRY COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 52.8 F INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER: CHERRY CHEESECAKE 48 F, OREO CHEESECAKE 46.6 F, MICRO MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE 48.6F, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART 47.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $201 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF NEIGHBORING VACANT SPACE THAT IS BEHIND THE WHITE NORTHEAST DOOR IN OFFICE. DOOR HAS 1 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD ON WALL BEHIND REGISTER AND HOLE AT BOTTOM OF OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF THE BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN FURNITURE STORED STACKED ON TOP OF ITSELF IN THE LEFT SIDE CLOSET/DECOMISSIONED BATHROOM IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND TRASH PIECES (PAPER, LOOSE CUPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LEFT SIDE CLOSET/DECOMISSIONED BATHROOM IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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