Mrs Fields Cookies
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2021
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mrs Fields Cookies stretching back to 2014. On Feb 3, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Mrs Fields Cookies's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 3, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mrs Fields Cookies is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER IN THE HAND SINK IN A STAFF TOILET ROOM, HOT WATER AT 72F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED TO 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) GIVEN TWO DAYS TO HAVE WATER RESTORED BY 6/11/20.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; MILK, IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT FAMILIAR WITH DAY TO OPERATIONS OF THE BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE & DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Nov 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE IN TOILET ROOM IS PROHIBITED, FOUND SODA, WATER BOTTLES, DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A SANITARY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT TO PROTECT OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS AT CONDIMENTS COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO COVER ALL OPEN FOODS. MOP SINK INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood by exposed hand sink in prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: front cabinet storage shelving/racks not clean, had spillage, dirt debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under ice machine not clean, had excess dirt build, needs detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen areas, and under heavy equipment, dish machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents in rear kitchen storage areas not clean, had excess dirt accumulation, need cleaning, exhaust vent guard above yogurt machine was missing, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in bathroom missing exhaust fan cover, shall provide exhaust vent cover to exhaust fan in bathroom.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE THE BATHROOM STORAGE AREA. FOUND AREA CLUTTERED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT CERTIFICATION.
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86
Sep 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT HOOKED UP TO CHEMICALS, INSTRUCTED TO SET UP PROPERLY.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD NOT INSTALLED ON SELF-SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCETS ABOVE ICE CREAM MAKERS NOT REACHING TO TOP HOPPERS FOR PREOPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND.
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Mar 21, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mrs Fields Cookies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mrs Fields Cookies on file is from Feb 3, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mrs Fields Cookies?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mrs Fields Cookies.
Has Mrs Fields Cookies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mrs Fields Cookies have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mrs Fields Cookies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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