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Mrs. Fields Cookies

225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mrs. Fields Cookies six times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Mrs. Fields Cookies since Jan 17, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISPENSING NOZZLES AT THE TCBY MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND MILK SHAKE MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE COOKIE CRUMS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3COMP SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN THE REAR AREA IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE WHIP CREAM COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS(X4).
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SCOOP.
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Apr 12, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any milk/soda crates used for storage racks must be replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. Two Taylor soft-serve machines must have a hot/cold water line to adequately rinse these machines.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: interior of mop sink, cabinets at serving line, due to dust /dirt.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors thruout premises need cleaning/mopping due to dust.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must provide adequate ventilation to any cooking oven over 7.5 kilowatts.
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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 Jan 17, 2013. The public record contains six 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 three 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 two 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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