Firecakes

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Inspections

1. Nov 13, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

2. Nov 12, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

3. Aug 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No hands washing signs in employees rest room, instructed to post.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Live plants placed above open food, instructed to keep away.

4. May 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

5. Oct 29, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

7. Oct 23, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

8. Apr 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

9. Dec 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     REAR KITCHEN FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

10. Nov 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

11. Feb 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

12. Mar 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

13. Jan 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

14. Apr 9, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

15. Dec 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE/ CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

16. Jan 8, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.