CMM CATERING COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

1527 W CHICAGO · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Oct 2013).

5 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2013.

Last inspected Oct 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4
2013
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openingss not rodent proofed and evidence of rodent droppings on premises. Observed rodent dropping in office storage closet along wall-approzimately 5 rat droppings. Side entry door has 1/4 inch gap in left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove all activity, have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice.

Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle compartment basement three compartment sink, water coming left and right sides-water with black griddy substance with foul odor. Instructed to repair sink and/or grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation not corrected: 1-15-2013, report #1277649: #33-Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34-Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains. #41-Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Sinks, ice bin and equipment that was stationary behind bar and dining area has been corrected. Instructed to have all equipment in good working condtion.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor through-out premsies not maintained, carpet and hardwood flooring has been removed. Instructed to repair floor and properly seal floor throught-out premsies.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation fan in toilet rooms not working. Instructed to repair and detail clean ventilation fans.

SEP 19
2013
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Sewage and inadequate disposal of waste water. Observe standing water/raw sewage in basement through-out including basement prep area around and under equipment. Observed distinct sewage odor coming up from basement standing water. Instructed owner that standing water/raw sewage must be removed and plumbing must be corrected from licensed plumber. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openingss not rodent proofed and evidence of rodent droppings on premises. Observed rodent dropping in office storage closet along wall-approzimately 5 rat droppings. Observed approximately 30 plus live gnats in men's toilet room. Side entry door has 1/4 inch gap in left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove all activity, have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises while preparing and serving potentially hazardous food-Ground Beef at 30.9 F inside cooler. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises and certified must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle compartment basement three compartment sink, water coming left and right sides-water with black griddy substance with foul odor. Instructed to repair sink and/or grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation not corrected: 1-15-2013, report #1277649: #33-Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34-Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains. #41-Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Sinks, ice bin and equipment that was stationary behind bar and dining area has been corrected. Instructed to have all equipment in good working condtion.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor through-out premsies not maintained, carpet and hardwood flooring has been removed. Instructed to repair floor and properly seal floor throught-out premsies.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation fan in toilet rooms not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fans. Left side handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Women's toilet(last)not working. Instructed to repair to have toilet properly flush.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

"No Smoking" regulations not being enforced on premises. Observed ashtray in basement across from prep area with ashtry with ashes and cigarette butts insde, also cigarette butts inside urinals in men's toilet room. Also, "No Smoking" signs not posted or disaplyed in plain view. Instructed that no smoking is allowed on premises and "No Smoking" signs must be posted inside establishment on and doors. Citation issued 7-32-020.

JAN 15
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler.

JAN 9
2013
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises and outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premises and provided logbook with all required documents, including service invoice. Also, must rodent proof front, side and rear exit doors to seal gap 1/4 across bottom. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Vodka Sauce at 171.4 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and original city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm while in use. Instructed that chlorine sanitizer must sanitize at 100 ppm. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine. While running and draining water in bar and basement three compartment sink in middle, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeq2uate disposal of water at sink. Also, instructed to replace seals at dishmachine to prevent excessive water coming from sides. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Grease trap and prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside all coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unused walk-in cooler and commercial oven on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler and have oven under exhaust hood.

MAY 17
2012
FAIL 0 violations

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