Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express, the earliest from 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 19 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 18, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE SILVER METAL SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOLER HAS RUST ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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82
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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95
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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82
Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH,HAMBURGER,TACOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.
49
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
47
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).
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55
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP & DISHWASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH,HAMBURGER,TACOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:35 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DEVICES NOT DISPENSING.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588212 1/18/24 NOT CORRECTED.#47-4-102.11 : OBSERVED BLACK LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND TOILET .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG UP WET MOPS FROM FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKET TO DRY PROPERLY.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ZAPPER FLY LIGHT ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE MONITORING EQUIPMENT WHERE DESIGNATED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP GROOVES AND BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE CANS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.AS WELL AS BLACK AND YELLOW LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER ,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Jan 11, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM WITH CELL PHONE IN HAND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN PUT PHONE ON PREP TABLE AND PLACED ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND THEN AGAIN THE SAME EMPLOYEE WENT TO GARBAGE CAN AND LIFTED THE LID TO PUT TRASH IN WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND WENT TO PREPARE FOOD AGAIN WITHOUT HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HANDS WERE WASHED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF PALLET OF COOKING OIL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2572074 3/3/23 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#51-: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING(POOR REPAIR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO SET UP SINK WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF LIDS AND GROUND HAS SOLID GREASE WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS MIXED IN MUST REMOVE GREASE,TRASH AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERU POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE CANS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.AS WELL AS BLACK AND YELLOW LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER ,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING(POOR REPAIR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO SET UP SINK WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Aug 27, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
47
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES ,PIPES AND WIRES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOILET TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRTY AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN PREP,TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2020
Routine
8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,FOOD CONTAINERS,EQUIPMENT,SOILED APRON WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT,ON BAGS OF ONIONS AND POTATOES.ALSO. APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TIN CAT ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR,IN BETWEEN PALLETS OF ONIONS AND POTATOES,TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES ,PIPES AND WIRES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOILET TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN PREP,TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.
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Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BLACK SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND HOLDING UNITS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF BLACK SHELVING UNIT NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF (162.4F) AND POLISH (167.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR PAPER CUPS,SHORTENING AND ONION STORAGE. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON REAR PREP TABLE. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL WATER AND BARBECUE SAUCE OFF FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (POLISH SAUSAGES, GRILLED ONIONS, HAMBURGERS AND PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 30, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,REACH IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT & SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express.
Has Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aaa Maxwell Street Express — Maxwell Street Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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