Maxs Drive Inn
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2014
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Score
Maxs Drive Inn has been inspected nine times since 2010. Maxs Drive Inn was last inspected on Mar 10, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Maxs Drive Inn is from Mar 10, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Maxs Drive Inn's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST/REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD P FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO WELD SMOOTHLY THE SAID COMPARTMENT. WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS NOT DRAINING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WHITE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE PLASTIC SPATULAS AND WOOD SPATULAS BROKEN STORED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE NEW UTENSILS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS,REMOVE BURNED DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MISSING TILE IN FRONT PREP / DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VENT COVER IN REAR AND FRONT AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rusted and dust build up on the ceiling vents in the front dining area/front serving area. Must remove rust and clean in detail and maintain.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE OUTSIDE TRAILER BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE THE TRAILER OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT NEEDS LABEL AND DATE,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER , WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, PREP COOLER, BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR, BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE OUTSIDE TRAILER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE BACK SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE,DISCARD UNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Dec 13, 2011
Consultation
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide lids for all garbage containers in the prep area and serving area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must replace damaged hot and cold handle attachment of the exposed hand sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the interior of the microwave and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean the floor along the wall base and all corners around the wheels of the prep table legs in the prep area, dishwashing area and inside the outside storage shed. Must remove all milk crate being used as a pallet. Use regular pallet or shelvings.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Must replace. Must clean the walls beside the prep table, behind the hot holding table, and behind the water heater and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Burned out light bulb inside the one door cooler. Must replace. Cracked ceiling light shield above the front counter. Must replace.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Heavy leak on the faucet of the 3 compt sink. Must repair and maintain.
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Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK DRAIN COVER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK. MISSING ONE FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE FOR THE 2 COMPT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL THE FOOD BOXES 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Dec 14, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall de replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table in rear prep area(lower shelving)not clean need cleaning. Rear storage racks/shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). small cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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, storage shelving in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors need cleaning.Floors in rear storage room and trailer under shelving, racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. light shields in coolers need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopies had excess grease build up need detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxs Drive Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxs Drive Inn on file is from Mar 10, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxs Drive Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maxs Drive Inn.
Has Maxs Drive Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxs Drive Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxs Drive Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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