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Maxwell Street Harrison

3801 W Harrison St

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Maxwell Street Harrison last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Dec 24, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Maxwell Street Harrison ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Sep 30, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, RAW PORK, SAUSAGE, CHEESE, EGGS) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (52.5F-55.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AND $300 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s Notes

4-301.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: 55.9°F. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED AS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 26, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

O9BSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 24, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE HANDWASHING BASIN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS GREY HOSE CONNECTED TO HANDS LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND DRAINING INTO MIDDLE BASIN AREA CONTAINING FRESH CUT POTATOES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LETTUCE AND HOSE. HANDSINK SHOULD BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. HOSE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPPED FOOD (LETTUCE, ONIONS) AT TABLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK EXTENDING ALONG WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source