Cmm Food Services
3901 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
Mixed record — 2 of 8 inspections passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-13
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-13
⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2021, 2020)
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 6×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 5×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 4×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING DELI SANDWICHES , SOUP, OMELETES. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPER...
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR ATTACHED TO CAFETERIA PROPPED OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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2023-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. MANAGER CORRECTED MENU DURING INSPECTION...
2022-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Employee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED STAFF AT CASH REGISTER HANDLING PAYMENT, THEN CHANGED GLOVES BEFORE FOOD PREP BUT DID NOT WASH HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN NEW TASKS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES.
CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND WOMEN'S RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 90.2F. MUST BE 100F-120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (44.4F) WHILE USED FOR TCS FOODS (MELON, MILK, PASTA). INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND...
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Employee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED STAFF AT CASH REGISTER HANDLING PAYMENT, THEN CHANGED GLOVES BEFORE FOOD PREP BUT DID NOT WASH HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN NEW TASKS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 2 HAND SINKS (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO SOUP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
2021-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 7 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN WATER ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AT MOP SINK.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 7 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT END OF PREP AREA BY DOOR LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS MEN'S BATHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 46F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS SHOULD BE 10...
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE(48F). INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MANUAL WARE WASHING SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO UPGRADE SINK OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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