Maxwell Street Depot
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
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Score
Maxwell Street Depot appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. Maxwell Street Depot was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 18, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, WITH RIDGED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH ACROSS TO ALLOW FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING(MOPPING).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CLOSEST TO EAST WALL IN CEILING TO BE MISSING WITH EXPOSED LIGHTS HANGING OUT. OBSERVED ALTERANTIVE LIGHT IN SAME AREA TO NOT BE WORKING. OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CONTACT SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 4, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE IN USE, THEY MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER AND CHANGED REGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN ELECTRICAL UNIT AND WALL. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA (PIZZA) AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 23, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA (PIZZA) AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 30, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (HAMBURGER BUNS) WHILE PREPARING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO -EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED ON THE USE OF GLOVES, TONGS OR WAX PAPER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK MADE OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A METAL GALVANIZED OR BETTER MATERIAL BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING GASKETS FOR ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. REPLACE VENT IN HOODED SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Sep 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THEOUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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 REAR STORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND/OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS 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 BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA, ALSO, 30 SMALL FLIES AROUND ONION STORAGE AREA AT REAR, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT CORNERS AND WALL BASE AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS FOR OPEN WINDOWS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND REPAIR REAR SIDE SCREEN DOOR AT RIGHT UPPER CORNER AND BOTTOM LEFT OF SAID DOOR (1/4TH INCH GAP NOTED). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE BAIT. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. FOUND GREASE DRIPPING FROM RIM OF LID, GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF LID, AND GREASE ON SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MEAT SLICER, MEAT SAW, AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN ATTACHED PIPING AT CEILING IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE ONION STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 16, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 16, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (I.E ABOVE PREP TABLE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 12, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AROUND ONION/PEPPERS STORAGE AREA,WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH STAINS, AND VENT COVERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA,AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK, REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
10 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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS i.e. LETTUCE, ONIONS, GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND STORE IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND ONION/PEPPERS STORAGE AREA, AND WALLS WITH STAINS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD CEILING AT ONION/PEPPER STORAGE AREA,AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK, REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND CRATES FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Depot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Depot on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Depot?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Depot.
Has Maxwell Street Depot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxwell Street Depot have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxwell Street Depot 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 Street Depot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Street Depot is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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