What is The Bakehouse Chicago's health inspection score?

The Bakehouse Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Bakehouse Chicago last inspected?

The Bakehouse Chicago was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Bakehouse Chicago have?

The Bakehouse Chicago has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Bakehouse Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, The Bakehouse Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Bakehouse Chicago

Name: The Bakehouse Chicago
Address: 3915 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 92

3915 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #151 of 997 in Lakeview

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Aug 2024

2 inspections

6 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED CANS OF SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE ON THE FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE A CEILING BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SAID PIPING OR ENCASE THE WASTE WATER PIPING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE REAR HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE WATER LINES AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT IS LOCATED OR ENCASE ALL PIPING AND COVER ALL AREAS WHERE FOAM IS SPRAYED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 24

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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