Maxwell Street Express

April 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BLACK SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND HOLDING UNITS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF BLACK SHELVING UNIT NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF (162.4F) AND POLISH (167.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR PAPER CUPS,SHORTENING AND ONION STORAGE. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON REAR PREP TABLE. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELEVATE ALL WATER AND BARBECUE SAUCE OFF FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 5, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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