MAR 23
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAXWELL GRILL, INC.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
6339 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 23, 2011 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO THE LOCATION. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE )AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. (BOXES, CLOTHES ON THE FLOOR, MILK CRATE, GARBAGE BAGS ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ABOVE HE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
NOV 242010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need cleaning. prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and in rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in prep area needs cleaning, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area by vent, shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing, broken light shields in rear storage areas shall be replaced. light shields in rear storage areas need cleaning, and missing light shields in bathroom shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
JUN 182010FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 18
2010
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST .COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION # 250386 DATED 5.28.10
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MAY 282010FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2010
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HEATING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT.
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. SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BY WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. SEAL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN HOOD VENT AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. PROVIDE MISSING VENT HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARMENT SINK. REMOVE DRAIN TUBE IN MOP SINK AND DRAIN PROPERLY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. PROVIDE METAL STEM AND INTERNAL COOLING UNITS THERMOMETERS.
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