The Original Maxwell St.
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2013
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Across the available record, The Original Maxwell St. has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The Original Maxwell St.'s record stops at Apr 9, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Original Maxwell St. on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 BAGS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AND OPEN GARBAGE ON THE GROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND ALL OVER THE LOT SIDE ABD IN THE BACK AREA. SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND NEED TO HAVE THE GARBAGE PICKUP MORE OFTEN THAN YOU HAVE NOW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT , ALSO IN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE ALL THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. PREMISES
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Mar 28, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
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Mar 15, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 110.3F,TAMALES 115.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.APPX.3LBS.$17.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN STORAGE CLOSET,2- LIVE FLIES LYING AROUND PREMISES NOTICED FRONT SERVICE WINDOW OPEN NO SCREEN IN WINDOW.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE WINDOW SCREEN,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
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Dec 29, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
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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 SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
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Dec 23, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS,BOXES PILED UP ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS & BOXES,CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER & MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE.
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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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
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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 SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
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Oct 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACK-UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, WATER COMING UP FROM TOP LID, BEING DRAIN INTO BUCKETS 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 AND GREASE CONTAINERS NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE NOT CLEAN, AND GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, AND ALSO NOTED TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CAP OFF TOILET IN UNUSED BATHROOM
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Jun 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED RAW SEWAGE BACK UP, COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT FRONT HAND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS RODDED AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED PLUMBERS ARRIVE ON SITE TO ROD FLOORS DRAINS, VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR SERIOUS 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. MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI FROM OUTSIDE GROUND AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES 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 THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL FRONT PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Maxwell St. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Maxwell St. on file is from Apr 9, 2013. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Maxwell St.?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Original Maxwell St..
Has The Original Maxwell St.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Maxwell St. have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Maxwell St. 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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