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MAXWELL STREET CICERO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAXWELL STREET CICERO (AKA: MAXWELL STREET) 244-246 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
August 24, 2017 Complaint License #2247282
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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 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.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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