Maxim's Restaurant

20 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2016
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Maxim's Restaurant 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2016. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Maxim's Restaurant's record stops at Apr 22, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 21 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Apr 22, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt), must properly date food items in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bsmt prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors need re-grouting by dish machines areas in 1st floor, and bsmt areas. Floors need regrouting by exposed hand sink in prep area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in women's bathroom shall be repaired/provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced. Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and storage room, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt bar leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STEAM TABLE AND IN THE WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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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 UPON INSPECTION THE FRONT ROATATING DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GAPS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS, STEAM TABLES AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HOOD VENTS W/ ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Aug 18, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN THE OFFICE STORAGE AREA, IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. NOTED ROACHES ON WALLS, FLOORS, UNDER THE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE IN THE REAR STAIR WELL,ON CEILINGS AND IN DOORWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
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Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
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Aug 13, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTVITY. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
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Aug 11, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (1ST FLOOR COOKLINE FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT KITCHEN COOKLINE, BASEMENT KITCHEN SHELVING AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND BACK DOOR IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ISSUE. CRITICAL 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, EGGS, HASHBROWNS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE AND GASKET OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING. ALSO THE PLUMBING UNDER THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DETACHED AND LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Personnel with infections restricted: no open sores, wounds, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITH AN OPEN SORE ON HIS HAND NOT WEARING A BAND AID OR A GLOVE TO COVER IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, PROVIDE A BAND AID AND GLOVE FOR THE HAND WITH THE OPEN SORE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTROOM TOILETS WHEN ANY WATER IS DRAINED FROM ANY SINK OR TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING TO STOP THE SEWAGE BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (1ST FLOOR COOKLINE FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT KITCHEN COOKLINE, BASEMENT KITCHEN SHELVING AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND BACK DOOR IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ISSUE. CRITICAL 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, EGGS, HASHBROWNS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, RESTROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED SEWAGE. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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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 OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING, THE PLUMBING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ALSO LEAKING AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 21, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.
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Jan 16, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED.COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING.NO COLD WATER AT SINK.MUST REPAIR WITHIN 48 HOURS.EMPLOYEES MUST USE NEAREST HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA APPROX 30-FT AWAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQAUTE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, SINK COVERED WITH A PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITCIAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A MEDICINE BOTTLE ( TYLENOL ) STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL MEDICATION STORED A WAY FROM FOOD PREPERATION AND STORAGE.
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Aug 11, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET, EXPOSED WOOD, RUSTY SHELVES INSEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SHELVES IN WALK-IN, COUNTER TOPS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP NOTE ON BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 19, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, LOOSE WIRES AT SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE ONLY UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTRERIOR OF SODA GUNS AT BASEMENT'S BAR NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT'S FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE/ GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER BOOTH SEATS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LIDS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AREA, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES AT WALL UNDER THE LADIES HADNWASHING SINK COUNTER AND AT THE WALL COLUMN IN THE BASEMENT LEADING FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE MAIN DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN. HANDLE IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
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Jun 15, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
12 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 17, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 55.4F. THE 1ST FL TALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CARRY OUT SECTION IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 54.8F. THE PREP DRAWER COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE TALL RIC (THAT WAS INADEQUATELY MAINTAINING)AT 57.0F AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER AROUND THE CORNER FROM THOSE TWO COOLERS (TO GO AREA) AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 51.8F. ALSO, THE BEVERAGE COOLER (BY PICK-UP IN TO GO AREA) WITH MILK STORED INSIDE AT 66.1F-MILK WAS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRINK IN THAT COOLER. ALL OTHER COOLERS WERE TAGGED AFTER ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS SERVICED AND ONCE MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING IT. *NOTE-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FAN, COILS AND CONDENSATION LINES. CITATION #78206-16 ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 47.5F-72.5F AND INCLUDED: TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE, EGGS, ITALIAN BEEF, CORNED BEEF, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW, TURKEY BURGERS (COOKED), POTATOES (COOKED), CUT ONIONS, SPINACH AND TOMATOES. ALSO, MILK, CORNED BEEF HASH AND SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. VALUED AT $200.00.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT IS A HIGH TEMP. REACHING ONLY 114F AND NOT THE REQUIRED 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED DISHWASHER TO SANITIZE WASHED EQUIPMENT IN A 3-COMP. SINK WITH THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION OR TO USE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. ONCE SERVICED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING. CITATION #78207-17
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 26, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ENCRUSTED DRY FOOD CRUMBS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN TILES IN LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* 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. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHEN HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #197448 DATED 5-24-10, NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL #33 ( MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED), #34( FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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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. ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN GASKETS AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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. COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DIRT,GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES OF BUSSING SHELVES, BOTTOM OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSIDE OF BASEMENT OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLES AND FRYERS. STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PASTRIES COOLER BOTTOM SHELF, WASTE WATER AND DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT UNUSED STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENTS PREP AREAS BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES, DEAD INSECTS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM AND UNDER SEATS IN BASEMENT'S DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
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. MISSING GOUT AND TILES TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AN BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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. LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT'S 3 COMP SINK, PREP SINK AND UNDER ICE BIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
38
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. OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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May 24, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 AT 58.6F IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 5LBS OF DELI HAM AT 54.6F, 3LBS TURKEY AT 56.8 STORED IN PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00
3
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 SORE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS... PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION NEXT TO TAKE OUT STATION.
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. PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENTS.
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 SHELVS, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED.
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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
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 BSMT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
37
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. CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT FIXTURE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maxim's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maxim's Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2016. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maxim's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Maxim's Restaurant.

Has Maxim's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxim's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maxim's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.