Health Inspection Report
GUS BAKERY in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25
CHICAGO, IL
Published: August 21, 2025
CHICAGO, IL - GUS BAKERY received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.
The establishment operates from 901 S CICERO AVE in CHICAGO, serving customers in this neighborhood. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved temperature control. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Hole Behind Hot Water Tank. Instructed Person in Charge to Close Hole and Make Area Smooth and Easily Cleanable.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The second violation involved supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: Allergen Training As Required - Comments: Observed No Allergen Training Certificate for Certified Manager. Instructed Pic to Obtain Allergen Training and Retain Certificate on Site for Review.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were documented: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE HOLE AND MAKE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW..
Why are these violations concerning?
Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.