Max Food
9444 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2659083
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 12, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET NECK. OWNER HAS ANOTHER FAUCET ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 25, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 18, 2025 AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY PREPARING ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS. FACILITY DOES HAVE A HANDSINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES HANDSINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOKING SAID ITEMS UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 18, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY PREPARING ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS. FACILITY DOES HAVE A HANDSINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES HANDSINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINISING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOKING SAID ITEMS UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 14, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER ONE OR BOTH FRONT DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL. -PEELING PAINT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.