PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MOLLY'S CUPCAKES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery
May 10, 2024
Canvass
License #2671023
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This bakery was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 10, 2024. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED A GALLON OF MILK AS WELL AS 2 OPEN OAT MILK CONTAINERS (2QTS) STORED INSIDE 2 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (46-48F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED A GALLON OF MILK AS WELL AS 2 OPEN OAT MILK CONTAINERS (2QTS) STORED INSIDE 2 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (46-48F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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