Sweet Rabbit Bakery in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at Sweet Rabbit Bakery during a routine inspection conducted on 04/11/2023.

Situated at 2159 W BELMONT AVE, the establishment is part of Roscoe Village's active food service sector. The Roscoe Village area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The second violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: 4-603.15 Observed Large Mixing Bowl in Rear Prep Area Unable to Submerged in a 3 Compartment Sink. Instructed to Provide a Written Detailed Washing, Rinsing and Sanitizing Procedure for Food-contact Equipment That Is Too Large to Be Submerged in the Three Compartment Sink for Proper Wash, Rinse and Sanitize.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The fourth violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: 6-304.11 Instructed to Repair Non Working Ventilation Inside Washroom (left Side).. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.