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Restaurant: The Original Maxwell St.
Address: 244-246 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Mar 28, 2012

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100

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In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED RAW SEWAGE BACK UP, COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT FRONT HAND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS RODDED AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED PLUMBERS ARRIVE ON SITE TO ROD FLOORS DRAINS, VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI FROM OUTSIDE GROUND AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL FRONT PREP AREA

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED RAW SEWAGE BACK UP, COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT FRONT HAND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS RODDED AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED PLUMBERS ARRIVE ON SITE TO ROD FLOORS DRAINS, VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED ON 5/26/2010
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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI FROM OUTSIDE GROUND AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL FRONT PREP AREA VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACK-UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, WATER COMING UP FROM TOP LID, BEING DRAIN INTO BUCKETS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE NOT CLEAN, AND GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, AND ALSO NOTED TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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. INSTRUCTED TO CAP OFF TOILET IN UNUSED BATHROOM

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS,BOXES PILED UP ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS & BOXES,CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER & MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
Violation #19 now corrected.

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 110.3F,TAMALES 115.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.APPX.3LBS.$17.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN STORAGE CLOSET,2- LIVE FLIES LYING AROUND PREMISES NOTICED FRONT SERVICE WINDOW OPEN NO SCREEN IN WINDOW.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE WINDOW SCREEN,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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