Cm Chicken 88market
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2023, Cm Chicken 88market has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD ITEM NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOONS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACK UNDER THE SAUCE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12: OBSERVED A GREEN WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN TH FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. ONIONS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP COOLER, SO NO FOODS WERE AFFECTED. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWARE BEING WASHED AND RINSED WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SHOW EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. THE DISHES THAT WERE ONLY WASHED AND RINSE WERE THEN SANITIZED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GREEN WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN TH FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTABLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTABLES NOT OVERFLOWING AND LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BOWLS AT THE REAR PREP/DISWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID BOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN) ARE SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 11, 2023
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cm Chicken 88market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cm Chicken 88market on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cm Chicken 88market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cm Chicken 88market.
Has Cm Chicken 88market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cm Chicken 88market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cm Chicken 88market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cm Chicken 88market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cm Chicken 88market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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