Maxwell Street Express

December 4, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DEVICES NOT DISPENSING.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH,HAMBURGER,TACOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:35 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A ZAPPER FLY LIGHT ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE MONITORING EQUIPMENT WHERE DESIGNATED.
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP & DISHWASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP GROOVES AND BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND TOILET . • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE). • MUST HANG UP WET MOPS FROM FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKET TO DRY PROPERLY.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588212 1/18/24 NOT CORRECTED.#47-4-102.11 : OBSERVED BLACK LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 18, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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