Puffy Cakes
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Puffy Cakes appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Puffy Cakes' 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2025
Routine
9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 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)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Dec 20, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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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95
May 1, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PIPE.
51
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONVECTION OVEN THAT UTILIZES 22.4 KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE SAID OVEN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puffy Cakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puffy Cakes on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puffy Cakes?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Puffy Cakes.
Has Puffy Cakes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Puffy Cakes have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Puffy Cakes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Puffy Cakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puffy Cakes is inspected around four times per year on average.
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