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Original Maxwell Street

September 30, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, RAW PORK, SAUSAGE, CHEESE, EGGS) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (52.5F-55.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AND $300 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: 55.9°F. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED AS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 26, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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