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Maxwell Street Cicero

Restaurant

244-246 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

West Side

Nov 26, 2025 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Prep table had plastic coating on bottom that could trap bacteria and must be removed.

Key Findings

  • Plastic coating observed on the bottom of a prep table; inspector ordered its removal to ensure the surface remains smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Bathroom faucet had visible cracks and damage; inspector instructed staff to replace it and maintain proper condition.

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Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Violation code #53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Maxwell Street Cicero has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 82% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 7, 2026.

Oct 7, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 30, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Nov 26, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations