NOV 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FIRECAKES.
EAT. 86/100
68 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13---OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
NOV 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR-STAND-UP-COOLER.OBSERVED MILKS AT 47.8F AND HALF & HALF CREAMS AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $45.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) MILKS AND HALF & HALF CREAMS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
AUG 122024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees rest room, instructed to post.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Live plants placed above open food, instructed to keep away.
MAY 32023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR ALLEY EXIT DOOR HAS A OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, AND CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AVAILABLE OR POSTED ONSITE, WHILE TCS FOODS, MILK, ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 232020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 23
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 232019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 23
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
REAR KITCHEN FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND MEN'S RESTROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED PASTRY ITEM STORED ON TOP SURFACE OF FOOD SHIELD WITH NO COVERS OR LID. MANAGER CONFIRMED ITEM TO BE FOR DISPLAY ONLY. INFORMED MANGER THAT DISPLAYED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE SIGNAGE AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR DISPLAYED ONLY FOOD ITEMS AND POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA PREPPING APPLES SLICES WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 75.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION FROM HOT WATER FAUCET. ELECTRIC BREAKER WAS RESET DURING INSPECTION AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INCREASED TO 110F. HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED TO A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING MILK. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MADNGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MAR 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
JAN 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
DEC 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE/ CONTAINER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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