Maxwell's
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Maxwell's has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Maxwell's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 18, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maxwell's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER BACKING UP OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING WATER OVER FLOOR AND HALLWAYS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REAR HALLWAY UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SYSTEM.OBSERVED NO SEWAGE WASTE WATER AT THIS TIME BACKING UP.ALL AREAS ARE NOW BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 120 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,ALONG WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLS IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON PIPES IN FRONT METER CLOSETS,NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/11/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,ITALIAN BEEF ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:10 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BEIGE REFRIGERATOR.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.
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Jul 9, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL COVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243782 DATED 12/21/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #47- 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RUBBER COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL RUBBER COVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Dec 21, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 14, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 JARS OF PICKLES FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL OF THE JARS OF PICKLES WERE LABELED WITH A CONTACT NUMBER AND WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE FOR THE JARS OF PICKLES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS HOLDING DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THRUOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 12, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN STORAGE ROOMS IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. 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 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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 HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
10 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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 HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN S=DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY USED AS DRIED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REFRIGERATORS OR PUT INTO USE.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED THAT WERE DOCUMENTED ON 4/9/15 REPORT# 1516241. OBSERVED MOP SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY A SPRAYER HEAD NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT REACHING ALL 3 BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE REAR COOKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY USED AS DRIED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REFRIGERATORS OR PUT INTO USE.
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Apr 9, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FRONT GRILL AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS/THE SPRAYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN REAR FISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THRU OUT IN NEED OF RE-SEALING, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR UNDER STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR(HELD WITH DUCT TAPE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PRECOOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STACKED/LAYERED (STORED) ON ONE ANOTHER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 91.7F-103.8 DEGREES. (7)PORK CHOPS, (49)HAMBURGERS AND (39)BEEF POLISH. TOTAL APPROX. WT. 151/2 LBS. AT $76.00. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DICARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZERS LIDS AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN/REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NECESSARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOS OF FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST HAVE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS INSECT AS WELL AS RODENT PROOF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DOORS TO SMALL CLOSET IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF HEAT VENT IN WASHROOM.
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Jun 21, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell's on file is from Mar 18, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell's.
Has Maxwell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxwell's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maxwell's 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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