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MAXWELL'S

7600 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MAXWELL'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562198

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534852

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365983

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER BACKING UP OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING WATER OVER FLOOR AND HALLWAYS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REAR HALLWAY UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SYSTEM.OBSERVED NO SEWAGE WASTE WATER AT THIS TIME BACKING UP.ALL AREAS ARE NOW BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365629

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,ITALIAN BEEF ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:10 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BEIGE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 120 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,ALONG WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLS IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON PIPES IN FRONT METER CLOSETS,NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/11/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300823

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL COVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300617

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RUBBER COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL RUBBER COVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243782 DATED 12/21/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #47- 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243782

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243561

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  • 11

    FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 JARS OF PICKLES FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL OF THE JARS OF PICKLES WERE LABELED WITH A CONTACT NUMBER AND WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE FOR THE JARS OF PICKLES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS HOLDING DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THRUOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117098

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN STORAGE ROOMS IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081903

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081495

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

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 APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN S=DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751249

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL'S · 7600 S ASHLAND AVE

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: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY USED AS DRIED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REFRIGERATORS OR PUT INTO USE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60620

204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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