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Magnolia Bakery

Restaurant

108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602

The Loop

Jul 16, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Inspector found approximately 16 live roaches and 25+ live flies throughout food prep areas during complaint re-inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Significant roach infestation with live insects observed in wall voids, around cabinets, near hand-washing sink, under 3-compartment sink, inside reach-in freezer panel, and dead roaches in cabinets across multiple floors.
  • Approximately 25 or more live small flies found flying around first floor and basement prep areas, on walls, ceilings, and exterior of boxed dry food and paper goods.
  • Food debris buildup present on mixers, prep coolers, and basement storage shelves.
  • Damaged wall trim at basement prep area entry and dust accumulation in dining area walls require cleaning and repair.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.111 Inspector Comments: STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN GAPS OF WALL VOID AT CORNERS OF FRONT CABINETS ON RIGHT SIDES,WALL VOID NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA 1ST FL,UNDER SIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UPPER WALL NEXT TO STORAGE SHELF,BASEMENT PREP AREA LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER,AND A FEW DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS, .ALSO,APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREAS,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,EXTERIOR OF BOXED DRY FOOD & PAPER GOOD ITEMS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MIXERS,PREP COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

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Inspection History

Magnolia Bakery has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 21, 2026.

Jul 21, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Jul 16, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 13, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations