What is Maxwell Street Harrison's health inspection score?

Maxwell Street Harrison has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Maxwell Street Harrison last inspected?

Maxwell Street Harrison was last inspected on March 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Maxwell Street Harrison have?

Maxwell Street Harrison has 28 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Maxwell Street Harrison safe to eat at?

Maxwell Street Harrison has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Maxwell Street Harrison serve?

Maxwell Street Harrison serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Maxwell Street Harrison

Name: Maxwell Street Harrison
Address: 3801 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, 60624
Rating: 65

3801 W HARRISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/26/2026

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American•West Garfield Park

Ranked #9 of 14 in West Garfield ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-23 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

7 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPPED FOOD (LETTUCE, ONIONS) AT TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK EXTENDING ALONG WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, THREE-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, THREE-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(BOXES CRATES,BAGS) NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AREA WHERE TOOLS ETC. ARE KEPT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA(FRYERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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