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MAXWELL STREET HARRISON Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAXWELL STREET HARRISON (AKA: ORIGINAL MAXWELL STREET) 3801 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO 60624 Restaurant
January 6, 2022 Complaint License #2247280
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH OPENING AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM OF CLOSING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF BUCKETS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET REOOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENING ON TWO OF THE DEEP FREEZERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ( SHARP EDGES AND LOOSE DOOR )
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM THAWING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS AND A MISSING KNOB ON THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. ALSO REPAIR THE LIGHT SWITCH COVERING OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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