Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Score
Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street has been inspected 23 times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: O9BSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AR4EAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
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Dec 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE HANDWASHING BASIN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS GREY HOSE CONNECTED TO HANDS LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND DRAINING INTO MIDDLE BASIN AREA CONTAINING FRESH CUT POTATOES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LETTUCE AND HOSE. HANDSINK SHOULD BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. HOSE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPPED FOOD (LETTUCE, ONIONS) AT TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK EXTENDING ALONG WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, THREE-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, THREE-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(BOXES CRATES,BAGS) NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AREA WHERE TOOLS ETC. ARE KEPT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA(FRYERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH OPENING AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM OF CLOSING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF BUCKETS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET REOOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING ON TWO OF THE DEEP FREEZERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ( SHARP EDGES AND LOOSE DOOR )
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM THAWING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS AND A MISSING KNOB ON THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. ALSO REPAIR THE LIGHT SWITCH COVERING OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING THAT WILL HELP WITH SEEING TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES AROUND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1 LICE ROACH IN FRONT PREP AREA ON BASEBOARD BEHIND STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION INSIDE WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IS EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH BOTH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO LIMIT BREEDING OF PESTS.
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Aug 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHIAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFIED FROM FEBRUARY 2021. MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 3 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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SUPPLIES. INFORMED PIC TO OBTAIN GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO COMBAT NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 GNATS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROOMS AND CEILING OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED NOR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SEE #2
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Sep 17, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEAL ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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May 11, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICES OF AMERICAN CHEESE IN THE PREP ARE AT 61.4F. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED .25LBS VALUED AT $2. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEAL ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY LINED WITH CARD BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SERVICE SINK WITHOUT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 13, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AS REQUIRE BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. I POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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May 3, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 45.9F, LIQUID EGGS AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON AND INSIDE OF THE BAGS OF POTATOES AND ONIONS ON THE METAL STORAGE RACKS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1400# OF POTATOES AND ONIONS WORTH $500. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 1000 LIVE ANTS ON THE WALLS, REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE METAL FOOD STORAGE RACKS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL OF GARBAGE AND THERE IS INADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP TO PREVENT THE STORAGE OF GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE GREASE DUMPSTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND THE GREASE MUST BE CLEANED FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTERS. CLEAN ALL GARBAGE AND LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AROUND THE RESTAURANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. I POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-COOKED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119.6F IN WARM STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ALL COOKED FOODS THAT HAVE REFRIGERATED TO 165F AND HOLD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). (5LB VALUED AT $15 DISCARDED).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. PIPE UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED WITH A BUCKET UNDERNEATH TO CATCH WATER. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND TO REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 FOUND SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE FRONT WASHROOM, AND 20 NOTED IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAT SAME WASHROOM WHERE UNUSED COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVER FLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN THIS AREA WITH LIDS SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID(ORIGINAL) CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SAITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(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, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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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: HOOD, FILTERS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT, HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE PRESENT, AND SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR STOPPERS CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 23, 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: NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DOOR TO THE REAR TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FRYERS AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. SECURE THE WALL BASE/COVING BEHIND THE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WHEELS AND CASTERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WHEELS AND CASTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: A FLOOR TILE IS MISSING UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, REPLACE THE MISSING TILE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street.
Has Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Street Harrison — Original Maxwell Street is inspected around two times per year on average.
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