Maxwell Grill

Chicago Health Dept

6339 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

5 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2015.

Last inspected Aug 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2015

Inspection history

AUG 6

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

NOV 13

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROVIDED FOR FIXTURES AT REAR OF KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

MAY 2

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 30

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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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