Bale Sandwich and Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
BALE SANDWICH AND BAKERY, located at 5014 N Broadway in Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on April 1, 2026, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations. Across 31 inspections, BALE SANDWICH AND BAKERY has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
31
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Mar 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Jun 23, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Jul 27, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
82
Jul 11, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jul 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
35
Feb 13, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 30, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 29, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 16, 2016
Recent Inspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
May 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 6, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 22, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
6
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLY TABLES OF THE DINNING AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-SHREDDED CHICKEN RICE 96.9F, CHICKEN LEG 96.6F, PORK CHOP RICE 75.2F/78F, STICKY RICE 88.7F, RED BEANS/RICE 86.8F, PEANUT STICKY RICE 87.9F, JACK FRUIT STCKY RICE 88.3, BLACK STICKY RICE 81.3F, SWEET STICY RICE 91.5F, CHICKEN STICKY RICE 89.7F/88.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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