What is Corner Bakery Cafe's health inspection score?

Corner Bakery Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Corner Bakery Cafe last inspected?

Corner Bakery Cafe was last inspected on November 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Corner Bakery Cafe have?

Corner Bakery Cafe has 26 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Corner Bakery Cafe safe to eat at?

Corner Bakery Cafe has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Corner Bakery Cafe

Name: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 56 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 58

56 W RANDOLPH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/21/2023

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0Fair

The Loop

Ranked #599 of 873 in The Loop

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

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

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+28 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found 24 lbs of sliced deli turkey at 54.4-68.1f stored in a large bucket in 3-comp sink. apparently food handler was using hot water to thaw frozen food for too long. Instructed manger keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $125.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Clean utensils Rack next to soiled dishes at 3-comp sink, instructed to install a barrier.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Noted a hole in the wall, instructed to repair.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Trash and food debris noted under dish washing machine, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
No mechanical ventilation in all restroom, Instructed to provide.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CORRECTED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med10 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 138.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA ON TRAYS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF PASTA COSTING $25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−45 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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