DEC 4
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PUFFY CAKES.
BEAT. 18/100
1651 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
301.12 : OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK,OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION NO-CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
-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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2626828 DATED FOR 11/7/25: (#38)6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 72025FAILED19 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2025
FAILED
19 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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)
DEC 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE COOLER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER MOVED COOLER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS HANGING IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT TRAPS AND ENSURE TRAPS ARE PLACED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL PERSON.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 OBSERVED LARGE CONVECTION OVEN THAT UTILIZES 22.4 KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE SAID OVEN.
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MAY 12024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PIPE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LARGE CONVECTION OVEN THAT UTILIZES 22.4 KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE SAID OVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS.
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