⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MAXWELL CHARCOAL GRILL

(Also Known As: SAMMY'S TOUCH)

8637 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 2872813

5
Total Inspections
3
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2025 Inspection

April 2, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2025 Inspection

March 26, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2024 Inspection

March 11, 2024• Canvass• 19 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01(+18 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2023 Inspection

June 22, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEAN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2022 Inspection

October 5, 2022• License• 7 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+6 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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