Maggiano's Banquets on Grand
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
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Score
Maggiano's Banquets on Grand appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. On Jun 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Maggiano's Banquets on Grand is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCKEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). LOCATED IN BANQUET KITCHEN AREA. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;OIL CONTAINERS NEAR BANQUET WALK-IN UNITS, GRILL/COOKLINE TOPS IN BANQUET KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND USED ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHING MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF OPPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SO THAT THEY SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2352262 DATED 11/25/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSION OF MENUS CONTAINING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD FOOTNOTE TO DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHESTS AT BOTH UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN HALLWAY CONTAINING WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND MISSING INSULATION LINES AT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER LINES WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink, located at Barrera banquet bar room. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and chipped plastic sliding door on ice machine located in pastry dish washing area, in basement area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain it all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observe black mold like substance embedded on door gaskets of two-door cooler at salad station in banquet prep kitchen area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath dishwasher area in banquet area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris on ventilation covers directly above dish washing area in banquet kitchen area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed loose ventilation cover directly above dish washing area in banquet kitchen area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed slightly slow draining exposed hand sink at Orvetto bar, adjacent to Banquet Hall. Instruct manager to repair and maintain it all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed beverage inventory stored on floor at Barrera bar. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.
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May 8, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK (EAST SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET BAR HAND SINK AT THE WEST SIDE BAR (HAND SINK NOT WELL MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME).FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE WEST SIDE BAR AREA UNTIL HAND SINK IS REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK (EAST SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED.
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER, COOKED PASTAS AT 51.0F,COOKED POTATOES 50.2F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN DISHWARE STORED KITCHEN SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/WORNED-OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AREAS OF FLOOR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES AT ADJACENT LOWER WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND SMALL DISH WASHER AND BY REAR OF COOKING STOVE.
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Sep 4, 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: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTE TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP & DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF STOVE & OVEN, FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST BE FREE OF GREASE, DIRT OR DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND & AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX. THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IS NOT ADEQUATELY WORKING (STEAM IS MOVING OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD ONTO THE ROOM, MUST ADDRESS. 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.
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Sep 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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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 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Observed floor tiles in poor repair at cookline and floor base by mixer. Must repair all damaged floor tiles, floor base tiles and keep floor clean under and around all equipment.
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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 food debris on walls throughout prep area/dishwash area. Must clean all unclean walls and maintain.
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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. 1-compartment sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maggiano's Banquets on Grand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maggiano's Banquets on Grand on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maggiano's Banquets on Grand?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maggiano's Banquets on Grand.
Has Maggiano's Banquets on Grand's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maggiano's Banquets on Grand have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maggiano's Banquets on Grand 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 Maggiano's Banquets on Grand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maggiano's Banquets on Grand is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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