Maxwell Street Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Maxwell Street Grill appears in inspection records 33 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Maxwell Street Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS HANGING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG IN NON FOOD AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SIDE DOOR BY WALK IN COOLER HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS IN MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS 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: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Mar 9, 2023
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE CEILING, STICKY TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS AND CEILING TRAPS THAT ARE FULL OF DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APRONS BEING STORED ON A HOOKING DEVICE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID APRONS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL DICER STORED ON WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEPSI COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL AREA/FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPILLS IN THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE INSIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID HOSE ON A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPICE RESIDUE, FOOD, AND ONION SHELLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE ASHTRAYS IN THE OFFICE AREA OF THE FACILITY. ONE OF THE THREE ASHTRAYS HAD TWO CIGARETTES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2023*
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Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON POTATO CUTTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFTER EVERY USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THREE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THREE DOOR FREEZER AND IN REAR HALL THERE IS EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOM AND REAR HALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF HEAVY DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, COUNTERS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTLES OF BLEACH HANGING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER LEVERS TO KEEP THE DRAINS CLOSED. MUST REPAIR STOPPERS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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82
Apr 15, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 66-77 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/13/2020. (38)OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. (39)OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS WITHOUT THE PROPER DATE MARKING. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION FOR HAND CLEANSER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, COUNTERS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTLES OF BLEACH HANGING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER LEVERS TO KEEP THE DRAINS CLOSED. MUST REPAIR STOPPERS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Aug 13, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CAN IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. A FOOD EMPLOYEE MAY DRINK FROM A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IF CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS, THE CONTAINER, EXPOSED FOOD, AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILLTOP AND FRYERS A RE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILLTOP AND FRYERS A RE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
May 7, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER OBSERVED ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALL SURROUNDING NEARBY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY DISH AREA WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A TEST KIT/STRIPS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIDS MISSING FOR FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND SAFELY STORE FOOD INSIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILLTOP AND FRYERS A RE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSONS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE REFRIGERATOR THAT IS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE TCS AND RTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED PREP TABLES WITH MINOR ACCUMUALATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR) ALL SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER (MALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 14, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS.
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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 VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Jun 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED FORTY OR MORE DRAIN FLIES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK AND COMING OUT OF THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK WHILE RUNNING WATER IN THE SINK. MUST ELIMINATE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE WATER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE WALL BASE TILE BEHIND THE FRYERS; CLEAN WALL BASE TILE TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED MEDIUM BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILLS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE GAS LINES ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ON THE LINES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS DIM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF USED STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET.
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Mar 23, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN 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 DIRTY FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. 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 DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED, MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 29, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR,RUSTY TABLE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR ENTRY DOOR OF PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY AND HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY,MISSING WALL PANEL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AREA,AND LIGHT SHIELD WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT SME.
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Nov 17, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASE OF WALLS IN REAR NEAR OFFICE AREA
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,OF GREASE BUILD-UP .ESPECIALLY INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL (1) CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR DOOR FOUND OPEN WITHOUT A SCREEN DOOR TO KEEP FLYING INSECTS OFF PREMISES. 5 HOUSE FLIES AND 15 GNATS SEEN ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE REAR DOOR AND TO CLEAN OUT ALL FLOOR DRAINS, TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY, TO OBTAIN A SCREEN DOOR WHICH FITS THE DOORWAY PROPERLY, AND TO REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 2, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF ALL ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP CLOSET AND IN SMALL PIPE CLOSET INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR FLICKERING LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.
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Jul 11, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR PAPER GOODS, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING PREP TABLES AND SHELVES) THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 43.8F-45.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST BE SERVICED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE UNIT CAN BE USED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES REMOVED FROM UNIT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN WINGS - 45.6F -48.1F, PORK CHOPS - 44.8F -45.2F, HOT DOGS - 43.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED COLD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR PAPER GOODS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR BY EXPOSED HAND SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA, ALL UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING PREP TABLES AND SHELVES) THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING DIRTY WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN, ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, AND WINDOW LEDGES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND STORE MOPS CLEAN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION TO AIR DRY AND KEEP DIRTY STANDING WATER OFF FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING AREAS.
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Aug 8, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE
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Jan 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILL AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.THE FOUR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING BEQUIPMENT HAS NO PLASTIC SHIELDS OR END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Grill.
Has Maxwell Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxwell Street Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxwell Street Grill 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 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Street Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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