Maxwell Street Express
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Maxwell Street Express 14 times, with records going back to 2011. On Oct 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUID UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINERS,CHEST FREEZER, GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE METAL WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
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Mar 28, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 18, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF 3- DOOR AND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3- DOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAST FRONT DOOR AND FRAME.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.
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Dec 1, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE DAMAGED ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Jun 8, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AT 54.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5 1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 47.5F-52.9F. 1LB COOKED GRITS 80.5F,.5LBS COOKED ONIONS 61.5F INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 5 1/2 DOZ. 1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (DISPOSABLE APRON,TWIST TIE GARBAGE BAGS,DISPOSABLE MOP,ABSORBENT)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 2- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,UNDER DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,IN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO VANITY.INSIDE LEDGES OF UNUSED 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LOBBY(EAST) DOOR AND TORN / WORN SCREEN AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR HOT WATER TANK,EXCESSIVE CAULK AT HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREAS.
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALCO, OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND/AROUND THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD USED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER AND SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT FRYER WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALCO, OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dec 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND WATER HEATER MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2016
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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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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 BEHIND THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PIPES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.ALSO CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE DEAD BUGS, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NOT MAINTAIN/CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS IN GLASS. REPAIR/REPLACE GLASS DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEAD PREP COOLERS USED AS STORAGE.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN CEILING VENT(S) WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Express on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Express?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Express.
Has Maxwell Street Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxwell Street Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxwell Street Express 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 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Street Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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