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Corner Bakery Cafe 170

Restaurant

56 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Feb 17, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Water leak detected behind beverage machine; multiple food storage and hygiene issues found.

Key Findings

  • Active water leak observed behind the self-service beverage machine.
  • Food storage containers in walk-in freezer lack proper labeling and shelving; wooden crates used instead of adequate shelving units.
  • Cutting boards on prep cooler tops are worn and need repair or replacement.
  • Grease and food debris buildup on grill table, prep table, and lower cabinet at beverage station; food handlers not using required hair restraints; utensils and single-use items stored incorrectly.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Violation code #40 โ€” PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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Inspection History

Corner Bakery Cafe 170 has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.

Aug 10, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Jul 27, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
Feb 17, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

11 violations