Max's Take Out
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2020
43
Score
Across the available record, Max's Take Out has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2020. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 23, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Max's Take Out on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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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 23, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOTDOG) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CIATATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED FISH, COOKED GYRO, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDDRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILIATED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS,UNDER FRYER AND COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS: UNUSED COOLERS, NONFUNCTIONING REFRIFGERATORS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REGRIGERATOR WITHOUT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENTR SINK AND ICE MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, OBSERVED SAID SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MEETING MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMP SINK TO MEET MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE FAN INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS 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 DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRENCH FRIES AND ON THE ORDER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AN REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rust on top of chest freezer in basement. Must remove or paint. Observed tape used as a mean of repair on gaskets on upright 2 door cooler. Must remove tape and repair. Observed ice accumulation in all freezers. Must regularly defrost freezers, detail clean and sanitize. must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food debris on bottom of 2 door prep cooler near grill. Must detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance inside lower interior or ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found excessive dust accumulation on fan covers in upright coolers in rear of prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust on ceiling tiles above front prep area, in front of grill. Must remove and detail clean. Found stained ceiling tiles along front of hood. Must replace ceiling tiles. Must maintain all.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found 1 light out in front prep area. Found 1 light out over coolers in rear prep. Must repair/replace. Must maintain adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Found self closing mechanism on employee restroom in rear of prep, not properly functioning. Must repair to make door self closing. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor in upstairs dry storage room. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Instructed must have proof of food handler training for all employees.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report 1763526 dated 4-25-16 for viol #34:Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain. instructed mgr to correct viol within given time frame. serious citation issued. 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: hand sink in main kitchen area not shutting off, instructed to repair.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: broken light shield in rear prep area, instructed to replace.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing thermometer in rear prep coolers, instructed to install.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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82
Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, 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: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER TEMP AT 65.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT SAID COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 58.4F, 3LBS OF PIZZA PUFF AT 56.5F, 1 LB OF MILK AT 54.3, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: A LEAK NOTED AT THE 3-COMP SINK BOTTOM OF RIGHT SINK DIVIDER SEAM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FOR PROEPR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SOUS-VIDE AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES IN PLACE WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTCT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK,NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH TO SINK.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SITTING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. LEAKY FAUCET HANDEL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST RE3PAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAIER.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN STAFF RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN GRILL COOKING AREA.
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Aug 1, 2012
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN REAR (SAME ONE THAT WAS TAGGED) RUBBER GASKETS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM STEAM TABLE/HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR ON 2ND FL AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT WAS AT 46.5F. UNIT WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND ONCE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHEESE, BEEF, EGGS AND CHICKEN WINGS) BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.9F-53.5F. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 100LBS. VALUED AT $260.90. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND BOTTOM OF REAR DOORS (3) NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAP NOTED 1/4" TO 1/2". INSTRUCTED TO MAKE 1 OR ALL TIGHT FITTED. ALSO, FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE OR PROVIDE A RODENT/INSECT PROOFED SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN REAR (SAME ONE THAT WAS TAGGED) RUBBER GASKETS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM STEAM TABLE/HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR ON 2ND FL AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Jul 11, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELF UNDER GRILL NOT CLEAN. 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 DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED AT PREP AREA FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MISSING BASEBOARDS, 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. FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK LEAKING AT CONNECTIONS AND FITTINGS
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
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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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 57.0 F- HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, BEEF GRAVY AND CHEESE. ALL FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. BROKEN CERAMIC FLOOR TILES NEXT TO GRILL AND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OLD FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Max's Take Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Max's Take Out on file is from Apr 23, 2020. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Max's Take Out?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Max's Take Out.
Has Max's Take Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Max's Take Out have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Max's Take Out means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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