The Original Maxwell Street & More

1157 W 47 Th St, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Sep 1, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Original Maxwell Street & More five times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 1, 2011. 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 & More is from Sep 1, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 1, 2011

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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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.SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS.

Jun 20, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPES.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE WASTE BASKET IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

Jul 2, 2010

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 27, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2010

License

3 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: 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. OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM AND ALONG LOWER RIGHT SIDE(1/4 INCH GAP NOTED)- MUST REPAIR- NO CITATION ISSUED

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. WALLS & DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST PAINT THE INTERIORS OF BOTH. PAINT UPPER FRONT COUNTER AREA UNDERNEATH GLASS

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. ATTACH PIPING TO WASTELINE IN WALL IN WASHROOM SO THAT IT GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Maxwell Street & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Maxwell Street & More on file is from Sep 1, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Original Maxwell Street & More?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Original Maxwell Street & More.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Maxwell Street & More have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Original Maxwell Street & More 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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