Maxwell's

March 11, 2020 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings4

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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 FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    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 READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,ITALIAN BEEF ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:10 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    code 3Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BEIGE REFRIGERATOR.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 120 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,ALONG WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLS IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON PIPES IN FRONT METER CLOSETS,NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/11/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 9, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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