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MOLLY'S CUPCAKES LLC

2536-40 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MOLLY'S CUPCAKES LLC has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 18, 2012. The most recent inspection, on November 25, 2024, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 25, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 25, 2024. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2017. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 25, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BAKERY AND FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED FRONT PREP AREA TALL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.TCS CREAM CHEESE TOPPED CUPCAKES WERE PLACED IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION AND WERE MOVED TO REAR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR AT 62.7 F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SMALL HALL BETWEEN BAKERY AND DISHROOM. STAINED TILE ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND ADDRESS POTENTIAL LEAKS AND REPLACE
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE AT ESTABLISHMENT WAS COMPLETED ON 7/23/2019. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED SPATULA STORED IN BETWEEN METAL SEAMS NEAR DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO PROPERY STORE SPATULAS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON RACKS HOLDING BAGS OF FLOUR AT CUPCAKE PROCESSING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE SPASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT CAKE DECORATING AREA AT SOUTH SIDE OF STORE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TABLE TOP MIXER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN NEW PREP AREA THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING AND MENU BOARD IN PREP AREAS,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.ALSO, REAR DOOR ON NEW SIDE HAS A APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TABLE TOP MIXERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR ICE MACHINE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD OF OVENS.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN NEW PREP AREA THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST HAVE A READING OF 100PPM FINAL RINSE SANITIZING RESULT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE SANITIZING READING IS NOW AT 100PPM.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE STORAGE ROOM . MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE EXIT DOOR AND ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DECORATING COUNTER.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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