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Cmm Food Services

4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for employee hygiene, plumbing & waste

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-04
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-04)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2023, 2021...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
2025-12-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-402.11 : OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING

2025-10-30 Fail Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN WASHROOMS AND IN NORTHEAST DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO ROOM S116 IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, BROKEN AND UNECESSARY ITEMS

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2611513 CONDUCTED ON 2/03/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (55) OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA SUCH AS OVEN, 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, STORAGE RACK AND GRILL. MUST REM...

2025-02-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR WATER DRIP AT PIPE BELOW RINSE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA SUCH AS OVEN, 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, STORAGE RACK AND GRILL. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2024-09-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CHUNKS OF ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY AND CHIPPED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

2023-03-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPL ACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2023-03-08 Fail Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2528508 DATED:08/25/2021 #39--ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT ...

2021-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
2
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT MPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41 F. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.

2021-08-11 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT MPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41 F. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED (CORRECTED ...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2366079 ISSUED ON 03-19-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #10 - 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HANDSINK #47 - 4-101.19 INST...

2020-03-19 Fail License
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HANDSINK

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR (NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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