Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street
Last inspected: May 6, 2014
67
Score
Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2012. Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street was last inspected on May 6, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since May 6, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SPLASHGUARDS AT BOTH HANDSINKS,LOOSE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA,TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,POTATO PEELER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOORTILE IN REAR PREP AREA & MISSING FLOORTILE IN OFFICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT DOOR,HOLE IN WALL IN OFFICE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK & 3- COMP SINK.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 9, 2014
License
12 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP AT TOP OF DOOR & REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED APPEARS TO BEEN GNAWED ON .ALSO GREASE ON TOP OF LID OF GREASE CONTAINER,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TREE BARK CHIPS ALL OVER GROUND AND SEVERAL TREE STUMPS,SIGNS & DEBRI THROUGHOUT REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI,SIGNS,TREE BARK CHIPS & STUMPS.REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LIDS ON GARBAGE CAN & CLEAN GREASE FROM LID OF GREASER CONTAINER.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SPLASHGUARDS AT BOTH HANDSINKS,LOOSE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA,TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,POTATO PEELER,WINDOW SILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOORTILE IN REAR PREP AREA & MISSING FLOORTILE IN OFFICE.
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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 MISSING WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT DOOR,HOLE IN WALL IN OFFICE
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK & 3- COMP SINK.PLACE COOOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ADDITIONAL COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN SO WATER GOES DOWN INTO DRAIN AND NOT JUST STANDING
10
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT FRONT DOOR, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A ACTUAL FOOD SAN. CERT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER FRONT COOKING AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS
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Jan 9, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street on file is from May 6, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street.
Has Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage Maxwell Street have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maxwell Street Sausage Corp. — J. Sausage 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.
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