Public Health Rules in Cicero, IL (2026)
3 verified public health rules for Cicero, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Cicero grades food establishments on a 100-point inspection scale, subtracting weighted point values for each violation found. A rating score below 60 forces the operator to begin fixing every violation within 48 hours, with reinspections until it's resolved.
Restaurant Inspection Scoring in Cicero
Some RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 46-153
The inspection report form shall summarize the requirements of this article and shall set forth a weighted point value for each requirement. Inspectional remarks shall be written to reference, by item number, the item violated and shall state the correction to be made. The rating score of the establishment shall be the total of the weighted point values for all violations, subtracted from 100.
Rodent Control
Cicero requires every property owner to keep lumber, scrap metal, boxes and similar rat-harboring materials elevated at least 12 inches off the ground and to actively destroy rats when infestation is found. Violations bring a fine of up to $500 per offense.
Rat Control Requirements in Cicero
Some RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 46-364
All real property, whether improved or unimproved, and all areaways, streets, sidewalks and alleys shall be kept clear of all rubbish and/or material that might serve as harborage for rats. All lumber, boxes, barrels, loose iron, scrap metal, auto bodies, or other material that may be permitted to remain thereon, which may result in harborage of rats, shall be placed on supports and elevated fr...
Food Handler Certification
No one may operate, and the Town of Cicero will not license, a food establishment unless the operator files proof of an Illinois Department of Public Health food service sanitation certificate. New establishments get a three-month grace period to complete the program.
Food Handler Certification in Cicero
Some RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 46-222
No person shall operate a food establishment and no license to operate a food establishment shall be issued unless such person files with the health department proof of a state department of public health certificate in food service sanitation or provides proof of enrollment in a program certified by the state, graduation from which provides the certificate in food service sanitation. For purpo...
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