⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHICAGO'S ORIGINAL MAXWELL ST

5304 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 1249273

9
Total Inspections
7
Passed
0
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 7, 2024 Inspection

October 7, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 14, 2020 Inspection

April 14, 2020• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 10, 2019 Inspection

December 10, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES O...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 2, 2016 Inspection

November 2, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED TOMATO PRODUCT BEING STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT INTO A ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 7, 2015 Inspection

October 7, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 25, 2013 Inspection

November 25, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 4, 2012 Inspection

June 4, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 1 violation

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE ...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 27, 2011 Inspection

April 27, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 5, 2010 Inspection

November 5, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT, RINSE HIS HANDS WITH WATER IN 3 C...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections