⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MAXWELL STREET CICERO

(Also Known As: MAXWELL STREET)

244-246 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Austin

License #: 2247282

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 22, 2025 Inspection

October 22, 2025• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 27, 2025 Inspection

February 27, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMNOMETER FOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 5, 2024 Inspection

September 5, 2024• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED POTATO SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 21, 2023 Inspection

June 21, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 1, 2023 Inspection

February 1, 2023• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 6, 2022 Inspection

July 6, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 MAINT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 27, 2022 Inspection

January 27, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE BACK OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 18, 2021 Inspection

May 18, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 29, 2021 Inspection

April 29, 2021• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 27, 2020 Inspection

May 27, 2020• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 29, 2018 Inspection

March 29, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS AND DUST FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL WHERE THE CUSTO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 24, 2017 Inspection

August 24, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 30, 2016 Inspection

September 30, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE FURANCE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 23, 2015 Inspection

November 23, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 3, 2015 Inspection

November 3, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FRYERS.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 3, 2014 Inspection

June 3, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 30, 2014 Inspection

January 30, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES.

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 28, 2014 Inspection

January 28, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOILET ROOM FAUCET (HOT AND COLD WATER) NOT WORKING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 25, 2013 Inspection

April 25, 2013• License• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SINK BACK SPLASH AREA AND WATER FILLING FAUCETS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND S...(+1 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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