MAXWELL STREET GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE CEILING, STICKY TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS AND CEILING TRAPS THAT ARE FULL OF DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED APRONS BEING STORED ON A HOOKING DEVICE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID APRONS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL DICER STORED ON WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEPSI COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL AREA/FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPILLS IN THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE INSIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID HOSE ON A HOOKING DEVICE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPICE RESIDUE, FOOD, AND ONION SHELLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPICE RESIDUE, FOOD, AND ONION SHELLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.