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MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC

20 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC 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
1951346

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

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.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497625

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQAUTE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, SINK COVERED WITH A PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITCIAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND A MEDICINE BOTTLE ( TYLENOL ) STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL MEDICATION STORED A WAY FROM FOOD PREPERATION AND STORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493480

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK 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: COOLER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET, EXPOSED WOOD, RUSTY SHELVES INSEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SHELVES IN WALK-IN, COUNTER TOPS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP NOTE ON BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372400

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372360

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK 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: WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, LOOSE WIRES AT SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE ONLY UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTRERIOR OF SODA GUNS AT BASEMENT'S BAR NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT'S FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE/ GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER BOOTH SEATS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345365

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK 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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LIDS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AREA, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES AT WALL UNDER THE LADIES HADNWASHING SINK COUNTER AND AT THE WALL COLUMN IN THE BASEMENT LEADING FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE MAIN DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN. HANDLE IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114334

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114282

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214275

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 55.4F. THE 1ST FL TALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CARRY OUT SECTION IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 54.8F. THE PREP DRAWER COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE TALL RIC (THAT WAS INADEQUATELY MAINTAINING)AT 57.0F AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER AROUND THE CORNER FROM THOSE TWO COOLERS (TO GO AREA) AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 51.8F. ALSO, THE BEVERAGE COOLER (BY PICK-UP IN TO GO AREA) WITH MILK STORED INSIDE AT 66.1F-MILK WAS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRINK IN THAT COOLER. ALL OTHER COOLERS WERE TAGGED AFTER ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS SERVICED AND ONCE MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING IT. *NOTE-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FAN, COILS AND CONDENSATION LINES. CITATION #78206-16 ISSUED

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 47.5F-72.5F AND INCLUDED: TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE, EGGS, ITALIAN BEEF, CORNED BEEF, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW, TURKEY BURGERS (COOKED), POTATOES (COOKED), CUT ONIONS, SPINACH AND TOMATOES. ALSO, MILK, CORNED BEEF HASH AND SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. VALUED AT $200.00.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT IS A HIGH TEMP. REACHING ONLY 114F AND NOT THE REQUIRED 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED DISHWASHER TO SANITIZE WASHED EQUIPMENT IN A 3-COMP. SINK WITH THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION OR TO USE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. ONCE SERVICED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING. CITATION #78207-17

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567582

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ENCRUSTED DRY FOOD CRUMBS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN TILES IN LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567361

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567302

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHEN HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567291

Location recorded for this inspection · MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC · 20 N CLARK 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #197448 DATED 5-24-10, NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL #33 ( MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED), #34( FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN GASKETS AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DIRT,GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES OF BUSSING SHELVES, BOTTOM OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSIDE OF BASEMENT OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLES AND FRYERS. STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PASTRIES COOLER BOTTOM SHELF, WASTE WATER AND DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT UNUSED STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENTS PREP AREAS BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES, DEAD INSECTS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM AND UNDER SEATS IN BASEMENT'S DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GOUT AND TILES TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AN BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT'S 3 COMP SINK, PREP SINK AND UNDER ICE BIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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