Puffy Cakes

November 14, 2025 · No Entry

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official resultNo Entry
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings17
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-205.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE FREEZER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND SCRUBBERS INSIDE AS WELL.MUST REMOVE FREEZER FROM IN FRONT OF SINK & ARTICLES FROM BASIN TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • 6-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND DRYER DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ASK EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. HE NEVER PROVIDED THEM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (MILK, EGGS, CAKES, COFFEE)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING. • 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 305.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER PLUGGED IN OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SEVERAL FROZEN DESSERTS STORED INSIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INDOORS IN A PROPER MANNER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: 8-304.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED TO VIEW. EMPLOYEE FOUND IT INSIDE A STACK OF PAPERS IN A FOLDER WHEN ASKED. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B )(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

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Compared with Fail on November 7, 2025: 17 findings recurred.

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