AUG 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CMM FOOD SERVICES.
BEAT. 40/100
3901 S STATE ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUN 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005
NOV 92022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 72022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 MUST NOT BE USED FOR TCS ITEMS UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 2 HAND SINKS (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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NOV 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 102021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN WATER ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AT MOP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →