SIKIA BAKERY AND CAFE

Address: 740 W 63RD ST , CHICAGO, IL 60621, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Out of Business on Nov 20, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (51 inspections)

• Out of Business — Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Oct 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME PREP COOLERS IN SIKIA RESTAURANT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DES
• Pass — Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE INCUBATOR KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLAGE. CORRECTED ON SITE. | 56. ADEQ
• Pass — Wed Oct 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR. SPRAYING PROFUSELY WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAI
• Pass — Wed Oct 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR COFFEE STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINT
• Pass — Tue Apr 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF VARIOUS CABINETS IN THE BAKING/PASTRY AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFAC
• Out of Business — Wed Sep 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Sep 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN PHASE 3 KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA
• Fail — Mon Sep 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPROXIMATELY 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING ARES: PHASE 1 KITCHEN ON THE INSIDE OF TH
• Pass — Mon Nov 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN BETTER WEATHER STRIPPINGS AT THE FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES C
• Out of Business — Mon Nov 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Aug 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Aug 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Jul 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN: (EAST SIDE) 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS BEHIND A COOLER IN FRONT OF THE LARGE CON
• Pass — Thu Nov 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Nov 05 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 26 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT
• Out of Business — Mon Aug 26 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jun 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed Hand sink in training kitchen area (storage room/w three compartment sink) with water at 150 degrees F could
• Pass — Wed Jun 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed Ceiling tiles and vents with heavy accumulation of dust on

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