Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria)
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria), the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria) is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.11 : OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING
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Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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 REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER DRIP AT PIPE BELOW RINSE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA SUCH AS OVEN, 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, STORAGE RACK AND GRILL. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHUNKS OF ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND CHIPPED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPL ACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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 CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 3/15/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 25, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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 UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 11, 2021
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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 ON SITE - MAINTENANCE FIXED THE FLOOR DRAIN)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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 UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. #49 - 4-602.13INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #51 - 5-204.12 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. #55 - 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #57 - 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 19, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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 SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HANDSINK
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria) on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria)?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria).
Has Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria) 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 (Wright College Cafeteria) 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 (Wright College Cafeteria) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cmm Food Services (Wright College Cafeteria) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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