Original Maxwell Street

5953 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Sep 6, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Original Maxwell Street since Sep 6, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER (BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL.
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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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN LOGBOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENT INSIDE 2 WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Maxwell Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Maxwell Street on file is from Sep 6, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Original Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Original Maxwell Street have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Original Maxwell Street means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.