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CMM CATERING COMPANY

1527 W CHICAGO, Chicago, IL 60642 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CMM CATERING COMPANY has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 17, 2012. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 9, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Outer openingss not rodent proofed and evidence of rodent droppings on premises. Observed rodent dropping in office storage closet along wall-approzimately 5 rat droppings. Side entry door has 1/4 inch gap in left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove all activity, have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle compartment basement three compartment sink, water coming left and right sides-water with black griddy substance with foul odor. Instructed to repair sink and/or grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violation not corrected: 1-15-2013, report #1277649: #33-Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34-Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains. #41-Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Sinks, ice bin and equipment that was stationary behind bar and dining area has been corrected. Instructed to have all equipment in good working condtion.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor through-out premsies not maintained, carpet and hardwood flooring has been removed. Instructed to repair floor and properly seal floor throught-out premsies.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation fan in toilet rooms not working. Instructed to repair and detail clean ventilation fans.
  3. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • Sewage and inadequate disposal of waste water. Observe standing water/raw sewage in basement through-out including basement prep area around and under equipment. Observed distinct sewage odor coming up from basement standing water. Instructed owner that standing water/raw sewage must be removed and plumbing must be corrected from licensed plumber. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Outer openingss not rodent proofed and evidence of rodent droppings on premises. Observed rodent dropping in office storage closet along wall-approzimately 5 rat droppings. Observed approximately 30 plus live gnats in men's toilet room. Side entry door has 1/4 inch gap in left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove all activity, have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No Certified Food Manager on premises while preparing and serving potentially hazardous food-Ground Beef at 30.9 F inside cooler. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises and certified must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle compartment basement three compartment sink, water coming left and right sides-water with black griddy substance with foul odor. Instructed to repair sink and/or grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violation not corrected: 1-15-2013, report #1277649: #33-Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34-Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains. #41-Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Sinks, ice bin and equipment that was stationary behind bar and dining area has been corrected. Instructed to have all equipment in good working condtion.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor through-out premsies not maintained, carpet and hardwood flooring has been removed. Instructed to repair floor and properly seal floor throught-out premsies.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation fan in toilet rooms not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fans. Left side handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Women's toilet(last)not working. Instructed to repair to have toilet properly flush.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • "No Smoking" regulations not being enforced on premises. Observed ashtray in basement across from prep area with ashtry with ashes and cigarette butts insde, also cigarette butts inside urinals in men's toilet room. Also, "No Smoking" signs not posted or disaplyed in plain view. Instructed that no smoking is allowed on premises and "No Smoking" signs must be posted inside establishment on and doors. Citation issued 7-32-020.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unused walk-in cooler on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler.
  5. License

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises and outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premises and provided logbook with all required documents, including service invoice. Also, must rodent proof front, side and rear exit doors to seal gap 1/4 across bottom. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Vodka Sauce at 171.4 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and original city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm while in use. Instructed that chlorine sanitizer must sanitize at 100 ppm. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine. While running and draining water in bar and basement three compartment sink in middle, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeq2uate disposal of water at sink. Also, instructed to replace seals at dishmachine to prevent excessive water coming from sides. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Grease trap and prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cutting boards, cooking equipment, sinks, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase in prep area and provide covers for floor drains.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not visible inside all coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unused walk-in cooler and commercial oven on premises. Instructed to remove equipment or repair walk-in cooler and have oven under exhaust hood.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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