JUN 2
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAGGIANO'S BANQUETS ON GRAND.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
111 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2025 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCKEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). LOCATED IN BANQUET KITCHEN AREA. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;OIL CONTAINERS NEAR BANQUET WALK-IN UNITS, GRILL/COOKLINE TOPS IN BANQUET KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND USED ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
JUN 132022FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHING MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF OPPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SO THAT THEY SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSION OF MENUS CONTAINING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD FOOTNOTE TO DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHESTS AT BOTH UPSTAIRS BARS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ON BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN HALLWAY CONTAINING WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2352262 DATED 11/25/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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NOV 252019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WALK-IN COOLER LINES WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED AND MISSING INSULATION LINES AT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink, located at Barrera banquet bar room. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cracked and chipped plastic sliding door on ice machine located in pastry dish washing area, in basement area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain it all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observe black mold like substance embedded on door gaskets of two-door cooler at salad station in banquet prep kitchen area.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath dishwasher area in banquet area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dust and debris on ventilation covers directly above dish washing area in banquet kitchen area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed loose ventilation cover directly above dish washing area in banquet kitchen area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slightly slow draining exposed hand sink at Orvetto bar, adjacent to Banquet Hall. Instruct manager to repair and maintain it all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed beverage inventory stored on floor at Barrera bar. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.
MAY 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK (EAST SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED.
MAY 42017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET BAR HAND SINK AT THE WEST SIDE BAR (HAND SINK NOT WELL MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME).FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE WEST SIDE BAR AREA UNTIL HAND SINK IS REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK (EAST SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED.
JUN 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER, COOKED PASTAS AT 51.0F,COOKED POTATOES 50.2F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN DISHWARE STORED KITCHEN SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BLACK/WORNED-OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AREAS OF FLOOR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES AT ADJACENT LOWER WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUSTY WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 12
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND SMALL DISH WASHER AND BY REAR OF COOKING STOVE.
SEP 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 4
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTE TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP & DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF STOVE & OVEN, FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST BE FREE OF GREASE, DIRT OR DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND & AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAK UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX. THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IS NOT ADEQUATELY WORKING (STEAM IS MOVING OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD ONTO THE ROOM, MUST ADDRESS. 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.
SEP 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
FEB 232010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed floor tiles in poor repair at cookline and floor base by mixer. Must repair all damaged floor tiles, floor base tiles and keep floor clean under and around all equipment.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed food debris on walls throughout prep area/dishwash area. Must clean all unclean walls and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. 1-compartment sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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