Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639477
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534275
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS AND NO SIGNAGE IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED STEAK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF COOKED STEAK AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT FIXTURES OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473152
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 55.0F,OF COOKED STEAK INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME,DATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362402
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSAY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME,DATE AND TIME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVER THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER DIRTY WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF ICEE ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP LIDS ON THE CONTAINERS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290246 DATE 5-21-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290246
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSAY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANWASHING SIGNS AT HANWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS , DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED STEAK PREPARED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD(TCS) FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATIO ISSUED 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT FOODS,PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD AND PROVIDE PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMPAERTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170180
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169841
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN REAR WASHROOM IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART NEAR PREP COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK SALT CONTAINER IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POTATO SLICER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON NORTH FRONT DOOR. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN REAR HALLWAY/PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102441
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKED BEEFIN WALK IN COOLER ISIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS ARE ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PIZZA AREA SIDE IN POOR REPAIR/HOLE.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982159
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770242
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SHELVING UNITS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763820
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNERS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN PIZZA PREP WASHROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM NEAR WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1567074 ON 9-2-15: 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING IN UTILITY ROOM, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567074
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566688
Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH · 11656 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES TOUCH A MOP, MOP FLOOR AND AFTER PUTTING THE MOP UP, TAKE OFF HIS GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. AFTER BEING TOLD TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE THEN WENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONLY RINSED HIS HANDS. ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WIPED DOWN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND CHANGED HIS GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND BEGAN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, CLEANING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING RAW FOODS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, IT WAS FULL OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK(S) MAINTAINED, ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 11 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 3 IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 4 IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS (WALLS, CEILING, CUTTING BOARDS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.) AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS AND ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER (DOOR IS DAMAGED AND MUST ALSO BE REPLACED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WHEELS/LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS THE CAN OPENER THE POTATO SLICER
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS/FREEZERS- BOTTOM SURFACES AND FAN COVERS, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER AND THE LOWER PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOODS, ALL VENTS AND THE WALLS (REMOVE DIRT/DUST, GREASE BUILD UP AND POLLON).
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN THE PREP AREAS SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT BEING USED.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60628
194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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