The Original Maxwell Street
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at The Original Maxwell Street, the earliest from 2010. The Original Maxwell Street was last inspected on Mar 26, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at The Original Maxwell Street is from Mar 26, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Original Maxwell Street's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINETS BELOW, WHEEL BASES, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS IN FRONT AND REAR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM, STORE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
4 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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY PREP TABLE.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNDER HANDSINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE; INSTALL.
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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. REPAIR BY SEALING OR REPLACE CRACKED HANDBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Sep 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE SINK IN TWO PLACES AND GREASE TRAP HAS A HOLE IN IN. NO LEAKING WAS OBSERVED FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THIS TIME. MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT THE TRAP IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AND THE PIPE. SINK MUST BE WORKING PROPERLY FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY PREP TABLE.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNDER HANDSINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE; INSTALL.
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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. REPAIR BY SEALING OR REPLACE CRACKED HANDBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LIDS,MISSING OUT LET COVER FOR FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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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.DEEP FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTS.
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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.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOORS,REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.
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Mar 4, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LIDS,MISSING OUT LET COVER FOR FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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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.DEEP FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTS.
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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.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP 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.REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOORS,REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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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.LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Maxwell Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Maxwell Street on file is from Mar 26, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Maxwell Street?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Original Maxwell Street.
Has The Original Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Maxwell Street have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 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.
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