Maxwell Street Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 22, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair nor beard restraint. Instructed to wear a hair/beard restraint when handling food and in the food prep areas. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in freezer with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors in walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room is not working. Instructed to fix and maintain ventilation.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Dec 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Over the counter medicine stored on the shelf in the food prep area. Instructed to store all personal items in a designated area for employees not in the food prep area(s). Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Fly traps hanging in the rear food prep area. Instructed to hang in non food areas. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Side door by walk in cooler has a 1/4" gap underneath and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to seal opening and rodent/insect proof door. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Broken/missing floor tiles in front of walk in cooler. Instructed to replace/provide floor tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in freezer with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors in walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops in mop sink closet not properly stored for air drying. Instructed to store mops hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room is not working. Instructed to fix and maintain ventilation.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jan 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored in the prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust from racks and maintain rust free surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the interior of the fryers with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks and fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk in freezer/cooler and under/around all heavy equipment with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 9, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside the refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on the floors and on the ceiling, sticky traps throughout the facility, especially at the hallway leading to the employee toilet room and in the dry storage area. Instructed to remove all dead bugs and ceiling traps that are full of dead insects and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed aprons being stored on a hooking device inside the employee toilet room. Instructed to relocate said aprons to avoid contamination and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the commercial dicer stored on wall at the front food prep area, across from the walk-in cooler and freezer not clean. Instructed to properly clean said equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the mechanical sink stoppers on the three-compartment sink in disrepair. Instructed to repair said sink stopper and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the pepsi cooler and the prep cooler near the grill area/food prep area with food stains and debris build up on the outside and inside of the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving unit in the walk-in cooler with dried up food spills in the shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain said shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the sprayer hose inside of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to elevate said hose on a hooking device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors at the rear dry food storage area and in the walk-in cooler with spice residue, food, and onion shells. Instructed to clean said floors more frequent and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed three ashtrays in the office area of the facility. One of the three ashtrays had two cigarettes inside. Instructed to remove all ashtrays from the facility and maintain. Citation issued, *first violation of clean indoor air ordinance in 2023*

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

5. Oct 19, 2021 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 13, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of food debris on potato cutter in rear food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain after every use.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a ice build up and food debris inside of three door upright freezer in rear storage area. Instructed to thaw, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls throughout with a build up of dirt, dust and food stains. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles near three door refrigerator. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage room next to three door freezer and in rear hall there is equipment not being used. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from storage room and rear hall as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood ventilation unit with a build up of heavy dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean cutting boards, prep tables, interior of three compartment sink, and shelves in refrigeration units. Remove grease and other food debris.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls, counters and all surfaces throughout. Remove grease and other food debris.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted bottles of bleach hanging from the three compartment sink stopper levers to keep the drains closed. Must repair stoppers so they work properly.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Provide more adequate lighting in the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Apr 15, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand cleanser available at employee washroom wash bowl. Must provide. Prioroty violation 7-38-030c

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand drying device provided at employee washroom washbowl. Must provide. Prioroity foundation 7-38-030c. Combined with above violation for hand cleanser.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean cutting boards, prep tables, interior of three compartment sink, and shelves in refrigeration units. Remove grease and other food debris.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 40lbs of ground beef in the walk in cooler between 66-77 degrees f. Must maintain tcs food at 41 degrees f and below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Tcs food such as cooked chicken and cooked beef stored in various coolers without the proper date marking. All ready to eat tcs food prepared and held in a retail food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls, counters and all surfaces throughout. Remove grease and other food debris.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted bottles of bleach hanging from the three compartment sink stopper levers to keep the drains closed. Must repair stoppers so they work properly.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Provide more adequate lighting in the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance. Noted previous core violations not corrected from 8/13/2020. (38)observed 1/4" gap on bottom of side door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. (39)observed food items stored on floor in prep area, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Must correct core violations by the dates specified on the report. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Aug 13, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open beverage can in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to remove. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if container is handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and clean equipment/utensils.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of side door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged light shields in front prep area and loose light shield near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Jun 18, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and surrounding pipes in the main prep area where grilltop and fryers a re located. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. May 14, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and surrounding pipes in the main prep area where grilltop and fryers a re located. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

12. May 7, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer observed on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 15 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted near the dish area where the 3-compartment sink, on wall surrounding nearby 1-compartment sink and around garbage can in the area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lids missing for foods stored in all refrigeration units. Instructed to provide lids for food containers to avoid contamination and safely store food inside.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility dish area without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Instructed a test kit/strips that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and surrounding pipes in the main prep area where grilltop and fryers a re located. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no persons on site with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Nov 26, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide and employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed prep tables with minor accumualated debris. Instructed to clean. Observed cutting boards stained. Instructed to clean or replace.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed some time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates in the prep cooler and in the refrigerator that is located by the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide labels for all foods that are tcs and rte. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed male food handlers without beard guards. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all equipment (interior) all shelving and prep tables in the food prep area with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean all. Observed shelving inside of the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one food handler (male) without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jun 14, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, fryer cabinets, grill, prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and utility areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood(dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and rear storage areas. Separate all cleaning equipment from food items on shelving unit.

15. Jun 13, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jun 6, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed forty or more drain flies in the dish washing area. Drain flies observed on the walls around the three comp sink, on the shelves above the three comp sink and coming out of the drain underneath the three comp sink while running water in the sink. Must eliminate drain fly activity. Instructed to have the pest control company service restaurant prior to reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of grill and fryers to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Some standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler; remove water. Clean floors under fryers to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the wall base tile behind the fryers; clean wall base tile to remove grease observed medium build up of dust on the vents above the fryers and grills; clean vents to remove dust build up.

17. Feb 10, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom and exterior surface of the fryers to remove grease, clean the exterior of the grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the gas lines attached to the back of the fryers to remove grease on the lines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The light in the walk-in freezer is dim; instructed to provide a brighter light for the walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet neck of the three comp sink; repair leak at faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing waste water in mop bucket; instructed to dispose of used standing waste water from mop bucket.

18. Mar 23, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the fryers and remove grease build up. Must also detail clean sinks and prep tables. Must detail clean toilet and sink in the employee washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the cook line and under shelving units. Also clean floors in the storage walk in cooler and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls under sinks, and behind the cook line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at the rear hand sink.

19. Dec 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the following food and non-food contact equipment; fryers, grills, prep tables, and interior of walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with grease build up under all heavy equipment, also broken floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up on ceiling vents throughout, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in rear prep, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen stored improperly. Instructed to store in sanitizer while not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage, instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage, and remove equipment not being used, maintain same.

20. May 29, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

21. Apr 7, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing handle on glass reach in cooler and hot holding unit,door hinge in poor repair on 2- door prep cooler,worn door gaskets on reach in freezer.must remove rust from walk in cooler door,rusty table in toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from prep cooler,reach in cooler,prep tables,grill table,unused equipment,fryers,shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall panel at hand sink in prep area,damaged wall near entry door of prep area,damaged wall tiles in lobby and hole in wall in lobby,missing wall panel in toilet room.must clean food debri from walls in prep area and light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights in prep area,storage area,and light shield walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace faucet at 3- comp sink in poor repair and sink stopper handles in poor repair at sme.

22. Nov 17, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall near 3 compartment sink and wall base of walls in rear near office area

23. Aug 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust from shelving units in the walk-in cooler in rear of premises,also must replace cutting boards in the prep area,has open seams

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all cooking equipment,of grease build-up .especially inside bottom compartment of deep fryers,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors of grease build-up in the prep area,especially behind cooking equipment,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must install (1) ceiling tile in the rear of premises

24. Oct 21, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

25. Oct 10, 2013 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected, rear door found open without a screen door to keep flying insects off premises. 5 house flies and 15 gnats seen on premises in rear storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed to close rear door and to clean out all floor drains, to keep all floors dry, to obtain a screen door which fits the doorway properly, and to request service from pest control company. Citation issued-serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace stripped hot water knob on exposed hand sink in front food prep area.

26. Aug 2, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace gasket around door to walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the exteriors of all attached pipes and lines connected to cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in mop closet and in small pipe closet inside washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps on light shields in front food prep area, and cracked light shield in same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace or repair flickering lights in dish washing area, and replace missing light in walk-in cooler used for storage.

27. Jul 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: cabinet interiors of deep fryers, interior of walk-in freezer used as a storage unit for paper goods, 1 compartment sink and attached table in dish washing area, and all other unclean equipment (including prep tables and shelves) throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps on light shields in front food prep area, and cracked light shield in same area.

28. Jun 20, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated prep table in front food prep area not maintaining adequate temperature, air temp recorded at 43.8f-45.1f. Unit tagged held for inspection, must be serviced and re-inspected by cdph before unit can be used. All products found at improper temperatures removed from unit. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Chicken wings - 45.6f -48.1f, pork chops - 44.8f -45.2f, hot dogs - 43.8f. All potentially hazardous foods must be stored cold at 40 degrees or below /- 2 degrees. All products found at improper temperatures voluntarily discarded. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: cabinet interiors of deep fryers, interior of walk-in freezer used as a storage unit for paper goods, interior of unused refrigeration unit in rear by exposed hand sink, 1 compartment sink and attached table in dish washing area, all unused and broken equipment stored on premises, sides of refrigeration unit in front food prep area, and all other unclean equipment (including prep tables and shelves) throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout(including walk-in coolers) along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Remove standing dirty water from floor in mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: all walls throughout where not clean, all light shields throughout, and window ledges in front food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps on light shields in front food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Discard dirty mop water in bucket and store mops clean in an upright position to air dry and keep dirty standing water off floor in mop closet to eliminate pest breeding areas.

29. Aug 8, 2012 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served.serious citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Soap dispenser in poor repair in prep area.must replace

30. Jan 18, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grill and all cooking equipment and remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout where needed.

31. Oct 6, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

32. Mar 15, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.THE FOUR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING BEQUIPMENT HAS NO PLASTIC SHIELDS OR END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.