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Aaa Maxwell Street Express

7901 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Jul 24, 2026

9

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 24, 2026

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE POTATO(FRIES) CUTTER DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD SPATTTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
  7. #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION #60 FOR #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626734, DATE 11/6/25. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 18, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 24, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2023LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Aaa Maxwell Street Express — questions

Did Aaa Maxwell Street Express pass its last health inspection?
Aaa Maxwell Street Express at 7901 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Jul 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Aaa Maxwell Street Express?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE POTATO(FRIES) CUTTER DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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