The Original Margies Maxwell Street
Last inspected: May 15, 2012
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Public records show eight inspections at The Original Margies Maxwell Street stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that The Original Margies Maxwell Street's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 15, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Original Margies Maxwell Street is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2012
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 54.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN STORED IN PREP COOLER AT 52.3F,PIZZA PUFFS 64.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.APPX 12LBS. $19.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY,ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,4-6 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO A INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK MISSING CURRENT LICENSE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/12 & PROVIDE A CURRENT LICENSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID BROKEN,PUSHED INSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER,ARTICLES & DEBRI STORED ON TOP & GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LID & CLEAN,MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST CLEAN,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SEIOUS 7-38-030)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON SITE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-010B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DOOR FRAME ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARDS IN PREP COOLER,CEILING FANS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR,FLOOR MATS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,LOOSE WALL BASES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER,MISSING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest and rodent activity on premises. Observed 20 gnats in storage area. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gag along botton right side. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas, rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry and have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice. Rear door propped-open to outside without screen. Must keep doors closed or install tight-fitting screens. Seal openings to outside at side door.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink-food particles and black gritty substance. Instructed to detail clean and/or repair grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: -34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors under and behind all equipment, throughout premises and reseal floor throughout prep and storage area. -38 Must repair leaking faucets at 3 compartment sink, in kitchen prep area. -41 Must remove all clutter in storage rooms by reach-in coolers and area outside back door, clean and better organize all areas.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, sinks, utensils, exhaust hood, filters, prep tables and counter and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling throughout premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean, seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling. Must also, completely seal wall behind three compartment sink and reattach rubber coving throughout. Fan and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn light shields and install end caps in prep area and install shatter proof bulb or shield bulb under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb in hallway. Clean all lightshields through-out.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Oct 13, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: No Certified Food Manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, while potentially hazardous foods-Steak 165.0F is cooked and served, at this time of inspection. Instructed to enroll in a class and a certified manager must be on duty at all times foods are cooked and prepared. Critical citation issued 7-42-090. No city of Chicago foodservice certicate(s) posted, must have additional certified managers to cover all hours of operation.
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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: Evidence of pest and rodent activity on premises. Observed 20 plus gnats in prep area around 3 compartment sink and rear prep table. Also, observed rat dropping in rear enclosed storage area-approximately 15 plus droppings. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gag along botton right side. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas, rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry and have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Rear door propped-open to outside without screen. Must keep doors closed or install tight-fitting screens.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside greae box not maintained or rodented proof. Grease box has wasted grease on ground and exterior of box that is encrusted and creating rodent nuisances. Instructed to detail clean grease box to prevent rodent nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink-food particles and black gritty substance. Also, seam is broken on left compartment of three compartment sink and water from middle and left outer coming through broken seam. Instructed to detail clean and/or repair grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water and weld sink seams smooth to prevent water seepage from one compartment to the other and from leaking to floor. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: -34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors under and behind all equipment, throughout premises and reseal floor throughout prep and storage area. -38 Must repair leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink, in kitchen prep area. -41 Must remove all clutter in storage rooms by reach-in coolers and area outside back door, clean and better organize all areas. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, sinks, utensils, exhaust hood, filters, prep tables and counter and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling throughout premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean, seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling. Must also, completely seal wall behind three compartment sink and reattach rubber coving throughout. Fan and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn light shields and install end caps in prep area and install shatter proof bulb or shield bulb under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb in hallway. Clean all lightshields through-out.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed to have gas operated heavy cooking equipment under proper ventilation or remove from premises.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Aug 6, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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 ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS BY REACH-IN COOLERS AND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
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Mar 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE AUGUST 10, 2009, FOR VIOLATION NUMBER 21, NO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, REPORT NUMBER 32855, VIOLATION STILL EXIST CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD, REAR KITCHN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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 CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Margies Maxwell Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Margies Maxwell Street on file is from May 15, 2012. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Margies Maxwell Street?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Original Margies Maxwell Street.
Has The Original Margies Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Margies Maxwell Street have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Margies 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.
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