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Maxwell Street Depot INC.

411 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

74cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
18135
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2023150
2022180
20192130
2017111
2016120
2015150
2014330
2013130
2012240
2011270
20104200

Inspections

  1. Oct 20, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  2. Dec 18, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CONTACT SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, WITH RIDGED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH ACROSS TO ALLOW FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING(MOPPING).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CLOSEST TO EAST WALL IN CEILING TO BE MISSING WITH EXPOSED LIGHTS HANGING OUT. OBSERVED ALTERANTIVE LIGHT IN SAME AREA TO NOT BE WORKING. OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.

  3. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE IN USE, THEY MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER AND CHANGED REGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN ELECTRICAL UNIT AND WALL. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT SHEILD IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 2, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA (PIZZA) AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  5. Apr 23, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA (PIZZA) AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  6. Mar 30, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (HAMBURGER BUNS) WHILE PREPARING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO -EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED ON THE USE OF GLOVES, TONGS OR WAX PAPER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  7. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  8. Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK MADE OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A METAL GALVANIZED OR BETTER MATERIAL BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING GASKETS FOR ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

  9. Oct 7, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Aug 15, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. REPLACE VENT IN HOODED SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.

  12. Sep 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THEOUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Mar 21, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOUND/OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  14. Mar 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

  15. Sep 27, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Sep 20, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA, ALSO, 30 SMALL FLIES AROUND ONION STORAGE AREA AT REAR, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT CORNERS AND WALL BASE AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS FOR OPEN WINDOWS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND REPAIR REAR SIDE SCREEN DOOR AT RIGHT UPPER CORNER AND BOTTOM LEFT OF SAID DOOR (1/4TH INCH GAP NOTED). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE BAIT. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. FOUND GREASE DRIPPING FROM RIM OF LID, GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF LID, AND GREASE ON SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN MEAT SLICER, MEAT SAW, AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN ATTACHED PIPING AT CEILING IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE ONION STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  17. Dec 16, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  18. Aug 16, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (I.E ABOVE PREP TABLE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  19. Jan 12, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AROUND ONION/PEPPERS STORAGE AREA,WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH STAINS, AND VENT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA,AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK, REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.

  20. Jan 5, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS i.e. LETTUCE, ONIONS, GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND STORE IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND ONION/PEPPERS STORAGE AREA, AND WALLS WITH STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD CEILING AT ONION/PEPPER STORAGE AREA,AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK, REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND CRATES FROM PREMISES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.