What is Cmm Food Services's health inspection score?

Cmm Food Services has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cmm Food Services last inspected?

Cmm Food Services was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cmm Food Services have?

Cmm Food Services has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cmm Food Services safe to eat at?

Cmm Food Services has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cmm Food Services

Name: Cmm Food Services
Address: 6301 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60621
Rating: 79

6301 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #284 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+28 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6301 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60621

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High8 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CHICAGO CFM NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (BEEF, SOUP, GYROS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING (FEMALE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PHONE WHILE PREPARING A SMOOTHIE). MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IS STORED ON TOP OF THE BIN COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FEMALE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFM OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ORANGE AND BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ABOVE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE GAGE ON THE FOUR DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID GAGE SO THAT IT CAN ADEQUATELY DISPLAY THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHLEVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND THE CABINETS OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SLIGHT DEBIRS BUILD UP AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SURFACES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
STILL OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME #25:INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY . MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO REQUESTING A REINSPECTION. ONE PAGER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR GUIDANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 11AM WITH POSSESSION OF RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME FROM REPORT #2567239 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 17TH. #25:INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY #38: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO REQUESTING A REINSPECTION. ONE PAGER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR GUIDANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med1 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SINKS WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO EVERY HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 139 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES ADEQUATE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. ENGINEER REPAIRED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SAUSAGE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW (135 F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS). EMPLOYEE DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE ($12) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER ON MENU OR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING, NEAR DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER SHELVING NEAR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER LICENSES ARE CURRENT.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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