Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
90
Score
Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 25 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS
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90
Apr 2, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & CARDBOARD FROM SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT METAL WALL PANEL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590777 3/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXED & BUCKETS OF FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #41-3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOPSINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT METAL WALL PANEL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & CARDBOARD FROM SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- MALE & 2-FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES AND USING SOILED WIPING CLOTHES TO WIPE CUTTING BOARDS AND WIPING THERE GLOVES ON THEM AND THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (BREAD,BACON,EGGS) AS WELL AS WASHING THE PLASTIC GLOVES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM TO REMOVE GLOVES,WASH HANDS AND PROVIDE CLEAN GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED ONIONS -64.4F.5LBS. PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE-57.6F-70.3F.3LBS. COOKED RICE-49.5F INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS. $37.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH SHELF WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:15 A.M.(COS)(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE EATING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXED & BUCKETS OF FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY AFTER AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE. ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES,MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF OFFICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOPSINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2022
License
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND AT DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO TABLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS ON PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER,BUCKETS USED FOR STORAGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS (SLICED CHEESE, SPORT PEPPERS,HOT DOG BUN,SLICED TOMATO).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TONGS,DELI PAPER,GLOVES,ETC) TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED SHREDDED POTATOE 68.1F-85.3F IN A 2- PANS ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10LBS. $12.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE AT 123.8F.8LBS. COOKED RICE 61.9F IN PANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 18LBS. $53.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO USAGE OF GLOVES DURING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL OUTLET,MISSING VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND ARTICLES FROM MOP SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF DISPLAY COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED IN SOILED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 9, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES AND SALADS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES AND SALADS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBESRVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(CARRYOUT CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF DISPLAY COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT SALAD COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.WALK IN FREEZER-FAN GUARD COVERS.UNUSED GRILL TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON DOORS(OFFICE,TOILET ROOM,REAR EXIT).MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO CLEAN UP VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERERD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALAD WITH EGG AND DESSERTS) OFFERED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALADS AND DESSERTS LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE PREP TABLES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOP AND KEPT INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS LEFT OVER INSIDE MEAT SLICER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID COOLER. 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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK0IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE SHELF UNDER THE RANGE, GRILL AND FLAT TOP WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND GAS LINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNSHIELDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET WITH NO VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT THE WATER HOSE IF NO VACUUM BREAKER IS PROVIDED.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND/OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS HAM,EGGS,STEAK,HOME MADE SOUPS AND BURGERS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED LEFT OVER FOODS STORED IN #10 CAN. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY STORAGE SHELVING NOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM TABLE AND METAL SECTION OF TABLE NOT CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT IN PREP AREAS,OFFICE DOOR,INTERIOR WALLS,CEILING AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS,DUST, AND FOOD SPLASHES.MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WASTE BASKETS EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL WASTE BASKETS.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES SOILED.MUST REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN SOILED STAIN LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Feb 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AT REAR AND IN WALK-COOLER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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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 THROUGHOUT, MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 20, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 3 PALETS OF EGGS FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.1F-50.4F IN FOOD PREP AREA. HAM AT 51.6F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.8F & EGG MIXTURE FOR FRENCH TOAST AT 59.3F ALL SITTING INSIDE LARGER PANS IN TOP REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE-MUST SIT SMALLER PANS DIRECTLY INSIDE UNIT IN ORDER TO KEEP THEM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES (+/- 2 DEGREES) OR BELOW DURING STORAGE- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). APPROXIMATELY 20LB VALUED AT 50.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, AND KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DOORS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT WALLS IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK IN ROOF IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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 DINING ROOM. REPLACE. CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT, DUST ACCUMULATIOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 25 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch.
Has Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Charcoal Grill — Sammy's Touch is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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