Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2019
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Score
Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill is from Oct 16, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS IN FACILITY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL COVING ON BASE BOARDS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES IN FACILITY ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES/EQUIPMENT, AIR DRYING SOILED TOWELS, TOILET ROOM NEAR WASHBOWL, AND STORED CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS IN FACILITY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK FEATURE HELD TOGETHER BY WAY OF WIPING CLOTH ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 1LB OF SLICED CHEESE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA @IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ALL COLD FOOD IEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUAC) AND CHLORINE TABLETS AS THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MATCH THE SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR PROPERLY CHECKING THE SANITIZER TABLET CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION @24HOUR OPERATION WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (POLISH SAUSAGES, PORKSCHOPS, CHICKEN, STEAK TACOS, CHEESE ,ETC), INTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Apr 19, 2013
License
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: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED NORTH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE CEILINGS ARE STAINED AND DIRTY, REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTS IN THE BATHROOM ARE OUT, REPAIR THE LIGHTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill on file is from Oct 16, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill.
Has Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxwell Street Sacramento — Original Maxwell Street Grill 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 Sacramento — Original 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.
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