Roggenart: health inspection history

3500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

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Address: 3500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Also known as: Roggenart Bakery Bistro And Cafe
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Oct 19, 2026
License number: 3025477
Latest inspection: Oct 19, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown: 5 inspections, May 5, 2025 to Oct 19, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass. 41 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Oct 19, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED HANGING FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE AND ABOVE CLEAN DISH RACK IN PREP AREA. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM WITH URINAL; FAUCET LOOSE ON HAND SINK AND HANDSINK ALSO LEAKING FROM PLUMBING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Jun 10, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS(BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR…
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): **C** Food Labels OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, SCONES, DANISHES, AND CROISSANTS)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLER UNITS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 8, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): **C** Food Labels OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, SCONES, DANISHES, AND CROISSANTS)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLER UNITS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2637672 DATED FOR 6/1/26: (51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK FAUCET LEAKS FROM BASE WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. (51) 5-204.12: **C**…

Jun 1, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. MANAGER ARRIVED AT…
3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH METAL FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PIC REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SCRAMBLED EGGS 114.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SCRAMBLED EGG AT 51.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, SCONES, DANISHES, AND CROISSANTS)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED FLY TRAPS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA, DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS . ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLER UNITS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2616825 CONDUCTED ON MAY 5, 2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK FAUCET LEAKS FROM BASE WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device,…

May 5, 2025 License

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HOLDING AT 55.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F DURING INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND REFRAIN FROM USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK FAUCET LEAKS FROM BASE WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE RANCILIO COFFEE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK BUILD UP IN DRAIN AND DEBRIS BELOW THE SHELVES AND IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET TO HAVE BUILD UP OF…
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED PLYWOOD PANELS ATTACHED TO WALL IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE UNPAINTED/NOT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/SEAL PANELS ON WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.