55th Maxwell
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2010
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at 55th Maxwell, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 13, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST IN SOLUTION OF PERMANENTLY ELIMINATING ANY/ALL PEST ACTIVITY.
13
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
32
90
Oct 1, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP. SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER THAT IS, WHEN WATER WAS RAN IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CLOUDY LIKE WATER BACKED UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED VERY SLOWLY. GREASE TRAP LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK AND GREASE TRAP FIXED. CITATION 63180-11 ISSUED.
10
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
41
86
Sep 9, 2010
Complaint
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3-COMP. SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER THAT IS, WHEN WATER WAS RAN IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CLOUDY LIKE WATER BACKED UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED VERY SLOWLY. GREASE TRAP LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK AND GREASE TRAP FIXED. CITATION 63180-11 ISSUED
10
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 2 LIVE SMALL GREY MICE IN THE PREP AREA AND 250-300 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, REAR AND FRONT OF STORE. FOUND 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN REAR OF STORE AND 1 LARGE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. MUST RODENT PROOF-MAKE TIGHT FITTING FRONT DOOR.
13
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY. ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 63181-12 ISSUED.
21
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM PIPE UNDER WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
26
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #63183-14 ISSUED.
28
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. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
32
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT.
33
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST FIX WARPED FLOOR IN REAR BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT- MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AND FRONT, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
35
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 ALL NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS, PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX MOP SINK- PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO SINK.
38
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. MUST REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
42
50
Apr 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND UNDER DUMPSTER AND SOME BEHIND REAR DOOR IN YARD AS STATED IN COMPLAINT (SEE BELOW). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
19
95
Mar 9, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
13
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS MUST BE PAINTED WHERE HOLES SEALED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION
41
67
Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
13
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION
41
64
Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
13
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
41
61
Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WORKING. UNIT OFF AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP PER MANAGER. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM AND TAHINI SAUCE IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNIT AND TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED TO HOLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.
2
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
13
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
32
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 BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
37
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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
38
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION.
41
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 55th Maxwell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 55th Maxwell on file is from Oct 13, 2010. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 55th Maxwell?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 55th Maxwell.
Has 55th Maxwell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 55th Maxwell have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 55th Maxwell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants