OCT 30
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAXWELL STREET EXPRESS.
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1058 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2024 · passed
9 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUID UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINERS,CHEST FREEZER, GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE METAL WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
MAR 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MAR 182022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAST FRONT DOOR AND FRAME.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF 3- DOOR AND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3- DOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
AUG 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE DAMAGED ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
JUN 82020FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (DISPOSABLE APRON,TWIST TIE GARBAGE BAGS,DISPOSABLE MOP,ABSORBENT)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5 1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 47.5F-52.9F. 1LB COOKED GRITS 80.5F,.5LBS COOKED ONIONS 61.5F INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 5 1/2 DOZ. 1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AT 54.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 2- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,UNDER DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,IN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO VANITY.INSIDE LEDGES OF UNUSED 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LOBBY(EAST) DOOR AND TORN / WORN SCREEN AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR HOT WATER TANK,EXCESSIVE CAULK AT HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREAS.
OCT 292019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALCO, OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 222019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 80 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND/AROUND THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CARDBOARD USED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER AND SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT FRYER WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALCO, OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.
DEC 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND WATER HEATER MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
AUG 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PIPES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.ALSO CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE DEAD BUGS, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK NOT MAINTAIN/CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA.
DEC 32013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS IN GLASS. REPAIR/REPLACE GLASS DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEAD PREP COOLERS USED AS STORAGE.
FEB 92011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN CEILING VENT(S) WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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