Maxwell Street Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 9, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Back door needs insect proofing to stop fly activity instructed to correct door and maintai

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All knives when not in use must be stored in a clean knife holder or container instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed when discolored and pitted. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All bottoms of prep tables, interiors of reach in coolers and prep counters all in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Sprayer only at 3 compartment sink faucet needed instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Back door needs insect proofing to stop fly activity instructed to correct door and maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All knives when not in use must be stored in a clean knife holder or container instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed when discolored and pitted. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All bottoms of prep tables, interiors of reach in coolers and prep counters all in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Sprayer only at 3 compartment sink faucet needed instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelves under prep tables. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to 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 food debris and grease spills under cooking equipment and prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   12 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN BOTTOM CENTER OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

     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 boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler & freezer must elevate to prevent contamination to surfaces.

     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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handles on topside of 2- door prep cooler & 1- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in wall in lobby area at service counter,hole in wall in dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose light fixture above 2- door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Apr 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in bottom center of rear double doors must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from rear walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from walk in cooler shelving units,unused reach in freezer,fryer rolling cart,grill table,potato peeler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on mop sink must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in walk in coolers and floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken filters.must clean debris from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jan 7, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear double exit doors with 1/4" to 1/2" gap underneath. Instructed manager to seal gap / rodent proof door to prevent entry of unwanted pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored in food prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drain underneath 3 compartment sink with food debris and debris in corners behind cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean 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 mops improperly stored. Instructed manager to store mops with heads up to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some spillage on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 22, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of french fries stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     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 cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

     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 an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

8. Jul 16, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • 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 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one employee not wearing face covering and two employees improperly wearing face covering with nose exposed. Face coverings are required for all individuals who are not able to maintain a six foot social distance at all times. Face coverings shall be properly worn covering nose and mouth.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods(beef 159.3f, polish 156.7f) during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 5/1/2018 exam date. Valid chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Jun 16, 2020 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 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

   • 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 grill top and fryers a re located. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 5/1/2018 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. May 5, 2020 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 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 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bag inside metal tray stored in prep dislay cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 noted person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 5/1/2018 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 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

11. Apr 22, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 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 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bag inside metal tray stored in prep dislay cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 noted person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 5/1/2018 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 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

12. Apr 15, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical8 general2 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: Observed no hand sink in rear storage/prep area where onion slicer is utilized. Onion slicer is stored on prep table in rear near walk-in cooler unit. Instructed room near the office. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards for all food prep areas. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a tray of expired raw pork chops with labeling dated 3/31/20 stored in prep display cooler. Person in charge was informed and discarded of 8 lbs of products $75 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-050(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: cooked potatoes (french fries) in fryer rack noted between 89f-120f. Person in charge was informed and immediately disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $15 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (roast beef deli meat) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Person in charge was informed and disposed of 5 lbs of roast beef worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bag inside metal tray stored in prep dislay cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      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 facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit 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

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 5/1/2018 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • 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. May 23, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general1 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 an 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 (disposable mop head, disposable latex gloves, disposable face mask) on site to respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (cooked chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the discard dates. Instructed to provide labels with discard dates for all tcs rte foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours. 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 food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the flat top grill needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the bottom of the flat top grill and the interior of the fryers need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

      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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors under the cooking equipment and floor drain under the 3 compartment sink need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Mar 23, 2018 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: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers to remove grease observed and exterior surfaces of grill and fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors in corner area by rear prep table, under and behind cooking equipment and floor drain at three comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and pipes behind cooking equipment to remove splatter from grease. Clean ceiling vent to remove dust observe above prep cooler. Clean fan guard covers in walk-in unit where onions and potatoes are stored.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain interior of the utility sink.

15. Oct 13, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · 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 area under grill and bottoms of fryers to remove grease. Also clean exterior surfaces of fryers and grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor around and under cooking equipment to remove grease and clean floor drain at three comp sink to remove heavy build up.

    • 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 and pipes around and behind cooking equipment to remove grease.

16. Feb 16, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food products inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to label food poducts

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build-up on floor inside the walk-in feezer in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out bulb inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to replace bulb

17. Feb 9, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips to test the sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink,when sink is set up for wsh,rinse,and sanitize,instructed to provide strips,serious violation,7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food products inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to label food poducts

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build-up on floor inside the walk-in feezer in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out bulb inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to replace bulb

18. Apr 1, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelving inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors dirty inside the walk in coolers and in the rear dish washing area. Must clean. Also clean the floor drain under the 3 comp sink.

    • 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 fan cover inside the walk in coolers to remove dust.

19. Mar 10, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 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: Must detail clean walls by rear exit door and all ceiling vents throughout

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shields nunder the hood thick with grease buildup on them

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met at this time of inspection . Two employees have city of chicago food sanitation certificates.the rest of the employees have none they all need the food handlers training certificates or the city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must have with 90 days. Gave the manager a copy of the faq sheet for food handler training sheet.

20. Jan 9, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 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: Must detail clean walls by rear exit door and all ceiling vents throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shields nunder the hood thick with grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met at this time of inspection . Two employees have city of chicago food sanitation certificates.the rest of the employees have none they all need the food handlers training certificates or the city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must have with 90 days. Gave the manager a copy of the faq sheet for food handler training sheet.

21. Aug 29, 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: Observed rusty table storage rear storage area, instructed to remove rust,or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front cooler and rear upright freezer interior not clean, instructed to clean.observed rear cutting board not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sprayer at 3 compartment sink leaking and in poor repair, instructed to replace.

22. Mar 8, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found dust pans/cleaning equipment not clean.must maintain.

23. Apr 25, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

24. Mar 20, 2012 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL ARGE FOOD BINS -ONION,POTATOES NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL OF THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth RAIN AT and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE.

25. Oct 4, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO RESEAL REAR TABLE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF PAINT COMMING OFF.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ONION SLICER, POTATO CHOPPER, AND REAR PREP TABLES. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RESEAL WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK ( REMOVE PAPER TAPE)

    • 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. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ONION CUTTER, REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB FRONT HOOD, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.OBSERVED COMPRESSOR DRAIN HOSE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE (IN A BUCKET INSIDE COOLER) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO OUTSIDE COOLER IN PROPER DRAIN NOT IN A BUCKET.

26. Jul 19, 2010 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a pan of cooked beef sitting on the counter at improper temperature-temp. Was 59.0f. Instructed manager to keep all hot foods 140f or higher and cold foods 40f or lower and keep daily time and temperature logs as i had educated on when cited for this violation last inspection. Product was discarded weighing 10lbs. Valued at $20.00. Citation #64654-18

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of all equipments and coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in all corners, rear and prep under/around all heavy equipments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls by rear exit door and all vents throughout.

27. May 3, 2010 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water per city code at the exposed hand washing and wash bowl at the toilet sink. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water per city code at all times. Cit. #34153-18 manager adjusted temperature on hot water tank and hot water was restored.

28. Mar 4, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations