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Tavern · Chicago, IL

Max's Place

4621 N Clark St

Last inspected Aug 15, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Aug 15, 2024

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO CARS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. OBSERVED BEER KEGS,REACH-IN COOLER WITH BOTTLES AND A CHEST FREEZER WITCH WILL BE USED FOR BAGS OF ICE.INSTRUCTED IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLERS ETC. OR VICE VERSA.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

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

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

A COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOM

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND THE BAR: WEST WALL AT END OF BAR COUNTER,UNDER BAR COUNTER BETWEEN FLOOR COUNTER TOP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

License

Aug 15, 2024

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0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

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