JUL 16
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CMM FOOD SERVICES INC..
BEAT. 42/100
1900 W JACKSON BLVD · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT SEAL AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A BETTER WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAY 132024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594015 ON 5/6/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 48 - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 62024FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT 3 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A MOP BUCKET AND MOP STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK, AND EMPLOYEE BACKPACKS HUNG ON THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (55.6F-60.1F)TUNA, BUFFALO CHICKEN, DICED CHICKEN, BOILED EGGS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF PRODUCT AT A COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE (ROOM 1323D). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 292021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
NOV 122021FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WAS NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.PIC ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,HAM,TURKEY,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED ASSORMENT OF PIZZAS RANGING FROM 99.1F-112.3F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET ON SALES FLOOR FOR SELF SERVICE, MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 1.5LBS. $21.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR HALLWAY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/12/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN SANDWICH PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPED AIR CURTAIN IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL BEHIND FRYER CABINETS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,SHELVING UNITS AND LEGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
JUL 162019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS, 51.2 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. APPROX. 2 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHREDDED LETTUCE, SALSA, SPINACH) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION AND IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AROUND THE DRAIN AREA, ADJACENT TO THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, FLATTOP, STOVE AND STEAMER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE AND AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT DATED 08/24/2018, INSPECTION # 2213435 PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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