Maxwell Grill
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2015
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Maxwell Grill stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Maxwell Grill's record stops at Aug 6, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maxwell Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE ICE BOX FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTH AIR VENTS AT RESTROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. AT BOTH FRONT WINDOWS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND AN AIR MATTRESS BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROVIDED FOR FIXTURES AT REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM / REAR PREP NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK IS CLOGGED, WATER REMAINS INSIDE THE WASHBOWL, ALSO PIPE HEAVELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED SPILLAGE INSIDE THE TWO DOOR CCOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER BY THE REAR DOOR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE C0OKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NEED TO SWEEP BEHIND THE TWO VIDEO MACHINE,REAR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE STAINS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT FAUCET FROM THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 30, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE RIPPED OFF AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER 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. FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE ROOM AREA NEED TO BE RE SEAL,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER /HOOD AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS INSIDE THE LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BY THE HOOD . MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO THE LOCATION. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE )AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. (BOXES, CLOTHES ON THE FLOOR, MILK CRATE, GARBAGE BAGS ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ABOVE HE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Nov 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need cleaning. prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and in rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in prep area needs cleaning, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area by vent, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing, broken light shields in rear storage areas shall be replaced. light shields in rear storage areas need cleaning, and missing light shields in bathroom shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST .COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION # 250386 DATED 5.28.10
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May 28, 2010
License
9 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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HEATING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT.
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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. SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BY WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. SEAL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
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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. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN HOOD VENT AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. 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. PROVIDE MISSING VENT HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARMENT SINK. REMOVE DRAIN TUBE IN MOP SINK AND DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM AND INTERNAL COOLING UNITS THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Grill on file is from Aug 6, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Grill.
Has Maxwell Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxwell Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maxwell Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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