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9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE · Chicago, IL 60620
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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAX FOOD on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · MAX FOOD · 9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET NECK. OWNER HAS ANOTHER FAUCET ON SITE.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX FOOD · 9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 18, 2025 AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY PREPARING ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS. FACILITY DOES HAVE A HANDSINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES HANDSINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOKING SAID ITEMS UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX FOOD · 9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY PREPARING ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS. FACILITY DOES HAVE A HANDSINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES HANDSINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINISING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOKING SAID ITEMS UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX FOOD · 9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER ONE OR BOTH FRONT DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL. -PEELING PAINT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2659083.
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