Mrs. Fields Cookies

242 S State St, Chicago, IL 60604

Other

Last inspected: Oct 25, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mrs. Fields Cookies four times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 25, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Mrs. Fields Cookies is from Oct 25, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 25, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE FRONT- REMOVE DIRT/DUST.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Aug 13, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2012

Routine

8 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE IN PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-28-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED COUNTER TOP CLOSE TO REAR ENTRANCE DOOR WAY.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AND CABINETS IN FRONT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAKS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1 COMP. SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UPRIGHT TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.

Jul 18, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mrs. Fields Cookies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mrs. Fields Cookies on file is from Oct 25, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mrs. Fields Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 four 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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