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AAA MAXWELL STREET EXPRESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

AAA MAXWELL STREET EXPRESS (AKA: MAXWELL STREET EXPRESS) 7901 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
July 18, 2025 Canvass License #2895873
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections