JAN 6
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO/MAX'S RESTAURANT CUISINE.
EAT. 92/100
5033 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SYRUP BUILD UP ON UNDER PART OF SODA DISPENSER WHERE SODA IS DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET KEEPS RUNNING WHEN SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 182024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 102023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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MAR 182022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MUST REPAIR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
MAY 42021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE NEAR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SAME ROOM AS SODA BAG-IN-BOX MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH MAIN EQUIPMENT ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 42020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT/STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2352925 ON 12/09/2019: #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 92019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSED OR SEAL RAW WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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