AUG 6
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAXWELL GRILL.
EAT. 93/100
6339 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 6, 2015 · passed
Passed all 5 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
NOV 132014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE ICE BOX FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN BOTH AIR VENTS AT RESTROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. AT BOTH FRONT WINDOWS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND AN AIR MATTRESS BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FEB 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROVIDED FOR FIXTURES AT REAR OF KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
MAY 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM / REAR PREP NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK IS CLOGGED, WATER REMAINS INSIDE THE WASHBOWL, ALSO PIPE HEAVELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED SPILLAGE INSIDE THE TWO DOOR CCOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER BY THE REAR DOOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE C0OKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NEED TO SWEEP BEHIND THE TWO VIDEO MACHINE,REAR STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE GREASE STAINS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT FAUCET FROM THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 302012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE RIPPED OFF AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE ROOM AREA NEED TO BE RE SEAL,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER /HOOD AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS INSIDE THE LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BY THE HOOD . MUST REPLACE.
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