SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MOLLY'S CUPCAKES RIVER EAST.

BEAT. 40/100

419 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING AND WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM, WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HOOD SYSTEM MISSING FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

SEP 4
2024
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT REAR HANDSINK IN DISH AREA. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN DISH AREA. WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM REAR HANDSINK AND POOLS IN TO WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE (FRONT) HANDSINK UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED LADIES' TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE, INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED ONE OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO WATER OVERFLOWING FROM TOILET BOWL IN THE LADY'S WASHROOM HANDICAP STALL. (SHARED WITH OTHER BUSINESS IN BUILDING) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING AND WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HOOD SYSTEM MISSING FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( milk, Eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

NOV 2
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER CEILING FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHEESECAKES AND CUPCAKES FILLED WITH CUSTARD) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. A VARIETY OF CHEESECAKES AND CUPCAKES FILLED WITH CUSTARD FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F TO 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY LIME BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF LIME AND DIRT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A HEAVY BUILD UP OF OLD CHOCOLATE, CANDIES, AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE OVENS AND BEHIND THE PREPARATION TABLE WITH THE MIXERS ON TOP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 13
2018
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 30
2018
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 (H) OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED FOOD HANDLER CONDUCTING CASH OR CREDIT TRANSACTION AT TOUCH SCREEN REGISTER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD HANDLER THEN PUT SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN TO BOX CUP CAKES. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HAND BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS. MANAGER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 (A) (B) (C) (A)- OBSERVED PAPER GOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED SUPPLIES, DECORATIONS, SEASONAL DECOR, ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 5/20/16, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 20
2016
PASSED
0 violations

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