Maxwell Street Cicero
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Maxwell Street Cicero, the earliest from 2013. On Nov 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Maxwell Street Cicero's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVDD FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH BEHIND WHITE FREEZER CHEST NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMNOMETER FOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SHELVING UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GEARSE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVEED NO VISIBLE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS USED TO STORE SLICED POTATOES WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BUCKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLITTING WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, IN CORNERS, AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY INTO A BUCKET WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Jul 6, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS TRHOUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT, ONE MISSING A BULB AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE BACK OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE CHEESE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE ANY FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN THE EMPOLYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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May 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Apr 29, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. #38OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.#47OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #47OBSERVED CHEESE SLICES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #51 OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. OBSERVED THE FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. #55 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER (IN JANITOR CLOSET) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CHEST FREEZER) STORED NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. #55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.#55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR AND WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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May 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE SLICES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. OBSERVED THE FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER (IN JANITOR CLOSET) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CHEST FREEZER) STORED NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR AND WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 29, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS AND DUST FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL WHERE THE CUSTOMER ENCLOSURE IS LOCATED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE SHEVLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PC FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS POLISH, STEAK AND TAMALES. CITY CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE FURANCE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Nov 23, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. SOME LOOSE WALL PANELING OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER; REATTACH WALL PANELING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. SOME LOOSE WALL PANELING OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER; REATTACH WALL PANELING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED WITH FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES TO UNCLOG.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.LOOSE WALL PANEL & WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME.
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Jan 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES.
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM FAUCET (HOT AND COLD WATER) NOT WORKING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SINK BACK SPLASH AREA AND WATER FILLING FAUCETS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS ARE FULL OF CLUTTER, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Street Cicero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Street Cicero on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Street Cicero?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Street Cicero.
Has Maxwell Street Cicero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxwell Street Cicero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maxwell Street Cicero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Maxwell Street Cicero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Street Cicero is inspected around two times per year on average.
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