Cmm Food Services
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
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Score
Cmm Food Services appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2020. Cmm Food Services was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR ATTACHED TO CAFETERIA PROPPED OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 HAND SINKS (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2021
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AT MOP SINK.
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Feb 21, 2020
License
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cmm Food Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cmm Food Services on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cmm Food Services?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cmm Food Services.
Has Cmm Food Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cmm Food Services have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cmm Food Services 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 Cmm Food Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cmm Food Services is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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