What is Mindful Baking Cafe's health inspection score?

Mindful Baking Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mindful Baking Cafe last inspected?

Mindful Baking Cafe was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mindful Baking Cafe have?

Mindful Baking Cafe has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mindful Baking Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Mindful Baking Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mindful Baking Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mindful Baking Cafe

Name: Mindful Baking Cafe
Address: 1942 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 95

1942 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Cafe•Lakeview

Ranked #95 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 91% of cafe restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.5

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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 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

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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.

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1942 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE SMALL GREY REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS (SCOOPS, SPATULAS, AND SPOONS) STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER MUST MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SSAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THAT THEY MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE IN WORKING CONDITIONS, AND ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SSAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE WITH NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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