56 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
The LoopTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found approximately 40 live roaches, 100+ flies, and rat droppings throughout the facility during a complaint investigation.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN 1ST FL. FRONT SMALL PREP AREA-IN BETWEEN GAPS OF LOWER CONDUIT SYSTEM,IN BETWEEN WALL AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN WALL AND FLASHING,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISH MACHINE,IN BASEMENT CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR & IN BETWEEN SHIMMS ON FLOOR OF FAR RIGHT HOT WATER TANK ON TOP OF LEFT HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BOTH HOT WATER TANKS, IN CORNER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANKS,FELL OFF A FOOD STORAGE SHELF ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ON BACKSIDE OF SMALL COUCH AND WALL IN BASEMENT AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY NOT FOR SALE,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH TABLE AND BOXES NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER.AS WELL AS APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF AN UNUSED THERMOLIZER MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINET AT REGISTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY NOT FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/27/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.