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As of 2026-06-17, Wake 'N Bacon failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Wake 'N Bacon

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420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-06-17
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
core violation
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
priority violation
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PIC CAME ON SITE AND HOT WATER W
priority violation
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDSINK. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOO
core violation
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTME
priority violation
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF PORK SAUSAGE PATTY AT 55.4F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO M
priority violation
OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL ROACH INSECTICIDE, BORIC ACID STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED THAT RESIDENTIAL USE INSECTICIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN COMMERICAL SPACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
priority violation
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY CURING BACON, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATI
priority violation
FOUND NO VARIANCE ON-SITE FOR THE CURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.
priority violation
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
core violation
OBSERVED COCKROACH INFESTATION. OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASH AND FOOD PREP AREAS, IN COMPRESSOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR, CONTAINERS, WALLS ETC. 7-38-020(a) PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATI
priority violation
OBSERVED OVER 300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGH OUT STORAGE ON FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOOR AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE
core violation
OBSERVED SEWAGE LINES OVER SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE
core violation
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
core violation
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT (CHOLORINE AND QUATS) CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUS
priority violation
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATI
priority violation
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INCLUDING INTERIORS AND UNDERSIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVE
core violation
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
core violation
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
core violation
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND FROM 2 ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL
core violation
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
core violation
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AN
core violation
NOTED NO ACCESS TO TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAID AREA
core violation
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE DRY STORAGE ROOM, STAIRS LEADING TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
core violation
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOTED FACILITY WALL BASES PEELING OFF COVING FALLING OFF INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL.
core violation
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
core violation
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2626271 CONDUCTED ON 10/30/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #49--601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust,
priority violation
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Wake 'N Bacon health inspection FAQ

Has Wake 'N Bacon passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Wake 'N Bacon failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-06-17. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Wake 'N Bacon have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 27 violations at Wake 'N Bacon's most recent inspection on 2026-06-17, including 11 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Wake 'N Bacon last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Wake 'N Bacon was last inspected on 2026-06-17. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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