Borinken Cakes was last inspected on November 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
November 25, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
6 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in display cooler at the frontline. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small gap at the bottom of the entrance door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the rear of the facility. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exhaust above the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing, handling and serving time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods without a city of chicago food service manager on site. Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be on site during operating hours while tcs foods are stored, prepped, handled and stored. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in rear cooler. Instd to provide and maintain same
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.