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Maxwell Street Cicero

Restaurant

244-246 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

West Side

Oct 7, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Damaged cooler gaskets, leaking sink faucet, and food debris throughout kitchen equipment.

Key Findings

  • Cooler door gaskets were damaged in multiple areas, compromising food storage integrity.
  • Food spills and debris accumulated on cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, and prep surfaces.
  • Three-compartment sink had a leaking faucet and was missing required stoppers.
  • Ceiling tiles, baseboards, and floor grout were missing or damaged in prep and storage areas; unused equipment was stored improperly.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN DISHWASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTEMNT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2025Pass

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

2 violations