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MAXWELL STREET

244-246 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAXWELL STREET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643893

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN DISHWASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTEMNT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES, BASEBOARDS AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643510

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE, AREAS, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAT WASHROOM, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WOODEN EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN DISHWASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTEMNT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES, BASEBOARDS AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010 CITATION ISSUED

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2627719

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2625730

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2612929

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMNOMETER FOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SHELVING UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GEARSE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVDD FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH BEHIND WHITE FREEZER CHEST NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2602199

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED POTATO SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVEED NO VISIBLE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS USED TO STORE SLICED POTATOES WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BUCKETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLITTING WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, IN CORNERS, AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2577575

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570609

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570505

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

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

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY INTO A BUCKET WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2560303

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS TRHOUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT, ONE MISSING A BULB AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2547036

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE BACK OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE CHEESE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE ANY FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN THE EMPOLYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2509928

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXWELL STREET · 244-246 S CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

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How results compare in ZIP 60644

121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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