CHICAGO'S ORIGINAL MAXWELL ST

Address: 5304 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 18, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 2 (Medium)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (9 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-05-18 00:00:00 (Canvass) 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Faucet doesn't reach to all compartment , instructed to install a faucet neck. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED
• Pass — 2024-10-07 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTA
• Pass — 2020-04-14 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN -
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-12-10 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES O
• Pass — 2016-11-02 00:00:00 () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED TOMATO PRODUCT BEING STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT INTO A
• Pass — 2015-10-07 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 33. FOOD
• Pass — 2013-11-25 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A
• Pass — 2012-06-04 00:00:00 () 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE
• Pass — 2011-04-27 00:00:00 () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABE

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