Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629302
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SYRUP BUILD UP ON UNDER PART OF SODA DISPENSER WHERE SODA IS DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET KEEPS RUNNING WHEN SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612482
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593022
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578421
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553352
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553126
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MUST REPAIR.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501079
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE NEAR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SAME ROOM AS SODA BAG-IN-BOX MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH MAIN EQUIPMENT ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385946
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385710
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT/STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2352925 ON 12/09/2019: #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352925
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSED OR SEAL RAW WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346147
Location recorded for this inspection · MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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