Chicago's Original Maxwell St
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chicago's Original Maxwell St nine times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES WITH FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Nov 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED TOMATO PRODUCT BEING STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT INTO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN PALLETS WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED AND THE EXTERIOR OF ONION SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER PALLETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND THE VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jun 4, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL ONION STORAGE BINS
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT, RINSE HIS HANDS WITH WATER IN 3 COMP. SINK, THEN PROCEED TO FOOD PREP AREA TO PREPARE FOOD-EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WHENEVER CHANGING TASKS AND WHEN RETURNING TO FOOD PREP AREA IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND HOT WATER-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES. PAINT RUSTY LEGS ON PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Original Maxwell St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Original Maxwell St on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Original Maxwell St?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Original Maxwell St.
Has Chicago's Original Maxwell St's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago's Original Maxwell St have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago's Original Maxwell St 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 Chicago's Original Maxwell St inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago's Original Maxwell St is inspected about once every two years on average.
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