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ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH 11656 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60628 Restaurant
July 20, 2023 Short Form Complaint License #1800256
6
Total Violations
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEING ELEVATED ON A WOODEN POST. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE PIPES ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID PIPES.
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: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A COMMERCIAL FAN WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FAN 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: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE WOODEN POST THAT'S USED TO ELEVATE THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE CREVICES OF THE POST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID POST.
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 #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

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