Mrs Field's Cookies
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024
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Score
Mrs Field's Cookies appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Mrs Field's Cookies's record stops at Mar 20, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mrs Field's Cookies on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at hand wash sink faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use ice cream scoops kept in a stagnant water at room temp, Instructed to install a dipper well for the ice cream scoops with cold running water ( facility serves open tub ice cream 8 different flavors).
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF MILK INSIDE COOLER.TEMPERATURES OF MILK,44.7F,48.7F,50.8F. APPOX 40 HALF PINTS.MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI APPROX 9LBS/$20.00 MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40F OR BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005-B1
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR THAT CUTS OFF WATER AT FAUCET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SMOOTHIES ARE MADE ON SITE USING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MIX CONTAINING CREAM AND MILK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER AND COFFEE MAKER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Feb 5, 2013
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT WORKING INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BULB. ALSO LIGHT SHIELD AT COOKIE DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. LIGHTS NEED TO BE COMPLETELY COVERED.
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Jan 29, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVED, SUCH AS BAKE GOODS COOKIES,MUFFINS AND BROWNIES WITH INGREDIENTS INCLUDING MILK AND EGGS. ALSO PREMISES MAKES SMOOTHIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT WORKING INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BULB. ALSO LIGHT SHIELD AT COOKIE DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. LIGHTS NEED TO BE COMPLETELY COVERED.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
3 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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SAID DOOR.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 3COMP SINK AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Any clean utensils must be stored in a clean, dry place ( not between wall & splashguard).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace light briken light shields inside display case & maintain clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mrs Field's Cookies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mrs Field's Cookies on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mrs Field's 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 Field's Cookies.
Has Mrs Field's Cookies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mrs Field's 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 Field's 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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