Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Across the available record, Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2021. Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria was last inspected on Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: UPPER INTERIOR SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EXTERNAL FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST OR RESURFACE/REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE MIDDLE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.----NOTED AN ATTACHED EYE WASHING STATION ON THE HAND WASHING SINK USED FOR THE DISH ROOM AND DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE EYE WASHING STATION FROM ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED, NON-FUNCTIONAL COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (EGGS,CHEESEBURGER,CHICKEN ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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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 FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING GRILL) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.THE SAID COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS BEEF,CHEESE,CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER *(ACROSS FROM THE COOKING GRILL).OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.6F-48.0F,BEEF AT 48.7F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.1F,GYRO MEAT AT 45.7F,MOZZARELLA SHREEDED CHEESE AT 46.4F,LIQUID EGGS 45.8F AND RANCH DRESSINGS AT 44.6F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $350.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 74.4F-77.7F) AT (3-COMPARTMENT SINKS,PREP SINK,HANDWASHING SINKS AND UTILITY MOP SINK)DURING THIS INSPECTION.PERSON-IN-CHARGE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE FACILITY ENGINEER STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (EGGS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND ON FLOORS BEHIND THE ROLLING UTILITY CART STORAGE LOCATED THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM ALSO, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS INCLUDING STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,EXTERIOR SURFACES ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNDERS THROUGHT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/DRY STORAGE AREAS AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS/STAINS AND SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE ROLLING UTILITY CART STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Mar 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN DISH ROOM BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST ICE.
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Mar 21, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH ROOM. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, AND SLICED TOMAOTES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP ( 1 FRONT PREP & 1 REAR PREP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP. MANAGER STOCKED SINKS WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY PAN STORED IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED PAN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN DISH AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST ICE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
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Sep 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BEHIND CONDENSER FAN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD SPILLS INSIDE MEAT AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 19, 2021
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. MUST ALSO STATE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALADS IN THE GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FREEZER IN THE GRILL PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORE THE REST OF THE EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ISSUES. REMOVE THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE FROM THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria.
Has Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cmm Food Services Inc. — Neiu Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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