Maxim's Restaurant Inc

March 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. FOUND ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #197448 DATED 5-24-10, NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL #33 ( MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED), #34( FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN GASKETS AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DIRT,GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES OF BUSSING SHELVES, BOTTOM OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSIDE OF BASEMENT OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLES AND FRYERS. STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PASTRIES COOLER BOTTOM SHELF, WASTE WATER AND DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT UNUSED STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENTS PREP AREAS BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES, DEAD INSECTS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM AND UNDER SEATS IN BASEMENT'S DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GOUT AND TILES TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AN BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT'S 3 COMP SINK, PREP SINK AND UNDER ICE BIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
code 42

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