What is Maxwell Street Depot Inc.'s health inspection score?

Maxwell Street Depot Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Maxwell Street Depot Inc. last inspected?

Maxwell Street Depot Inc. was last inspected on October 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Maxwell Street Depot Inc. have?

Maxwell Street Depot Inc. has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Maxwell Street Depot Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Maxwell Street Depot Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Maxwell Street Depot Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

Maxwell Street Depot Inc.

Name: Maxwell Street Depot Inc.
Address: 411 W 31ST ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 89

411 W 31ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/20/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #96 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

411 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE AREA.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CONTACT SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, WITH RIDGED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH ACROSS TO ALLOW FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING(MOPPING).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CLOSEST TO EAST WALL IN CEILING TO BE MISSING WITH EXPOSED LIGHTS HANGING OUT. OBSERVED ALTERANTIVE LIGHT IN SAME AREA TO NOT BE WORKING. OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE IN USE, THEY MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER AND CHANGED REGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN ELECTRICAL UNIT AND WALL. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT SHEILD IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 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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