CMM FOOD SERVICES.
6301 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 11 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO CHICAGO CFM NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (BEEF, SOUP, GYROS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING (FEMALE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PHONE WHILE PREPARING A SMOOTHIE). MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
ICE SCOOP IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IS STORED ON TOP OF THE BIN COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
FEMALE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFM OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 142023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ORANGE AND BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ABOVE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE GAGE ON THE FOUR DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID GAGE SO THAT IT CAN ADEQUATELY DISPLAY THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
OBSERVED THE SHLEVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND THE CABINETS OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SLIGHT DEBIRS BUILD UP AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SURFACES.
DEC 142022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
STILL OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME #25:INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY . MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO REQUESTING A REINSPECTION. ONE PAGER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR GUIDANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NOV 292022FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 11AM WITH POSSESSION OF RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME FROM REPORT #2567239 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 17TH. #25:INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY #38: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO REQUESTING A REINSPECTION. ONE PAGER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR GUIDANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 172022FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SINKS WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO EVERY HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 139 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES ADEQUATE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. ENGINEER REPAIRED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SAUSAGE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW (135 F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS). EMPLOYEE DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE ($12) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER ON MENU OR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING, NEAR DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER SHELVING NEAR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER LICENSES ARE CURRENT.
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JUL 282021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
SEP 162019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANIZIZE, AND MAINTAIN
SEP 122019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANIZIZE, AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 54 NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 52019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANIZIZE, AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE(35), THE DISH WASHING(15), AND PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE(10). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 112018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12 OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT STOCKED WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS. MUST STOCK HAND SINK WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
4-501.112 OBSERVD HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HOT WATER FINALE RINSE TEMPERATURE BELOW 180 DEGREES F MACHINE READING AT 80 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WARE WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS (YOGURT, FRUIT CUPS)PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
6-501.111(E)(a)(a) OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO PROVIDED INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
6-501.111(E)(E) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT RECORDS OF PEST CONTROL PLAN AND LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION KEPT AND MAINTAINED. INFORMAED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND REQUIRED RECORDS FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE THAT UTILIZE HOT WATER FOR SANITIZING NOT REACHING 160 DEGREES F OR PROPER WASHING TEMPRERATURES WASH WATERE TEMP AT 75 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
4-302.14 OBSERVED FACIITY WITH OUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT DUMPSTER, ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHAL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERICIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERICIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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