Cm Chicken
2439 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 24, 2026
Cm Chicken was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dirt and grease in corners and along baseboards throughout food prep area and under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge during time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. Person in charge showed up on site at 2:30 pm.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all working containers with common name(sauces, spices).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings outside by rear exit. Instructed to maintain premises and clean area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in walk in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 7-8-2024, report #2597163. #56--observed accumulation of grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No cfm on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(chicken, rice). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Cfm showed up on site at 2:30 pm.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves stored in rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in rear dishwashing area under three compartment sink and mop utility sink. Must regrout and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed front prep handwashing sink not accessible observed a big bucket inside sink. Reviewed that hand washing sink are for hand washing purposes only. Manager remove container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboar used as a liner on shelves stored in rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear prep area. Management instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test kit available for chlorine. Instructed to provide chlorine test kit to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris in the interior surfaces of the refrigeration units in rear storage area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. This is a food source for rodents and other pest. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in rear dishwashing area under three compartment sink and mop utility sink. Must regrout and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Kitchen tall reach-in cooler noted at 72f. Other working refrigeration is on site. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f or below and c.d.p.h contacted for tag removal.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- all floors under the three compartment and utility mop sink must be clean. ----noted expanding spray foam sealant around wall pipe openings must be removed to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11-- must provide mechanical ventilation in both washrooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
8 critical8 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Muste provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomit/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand soap located at any hand washing washbowl. Must provide for all. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels available at any of the hand washing washbowls. Must provide for all. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage available at any of the hand washing washbowls. Must provide for all.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted several coolers not on/operating at required temperatures. All refrigeration must be on, operating at a minimum of 41f or below. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout the facility. Must provide. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log beook on site with all required documentation including a current pest control service report. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All shelving throughout the facility including inside the walk-in cooler must be free of food splatter, dirt, debris and grease.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers must be clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak under the three compartment sink. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: All plumbing fixtures in both washrooms must be cleaned.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items such as old chairs and other assorted debris must be removed from the rear walkway to prevent rodent harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All floors, walls and ceilings must be clean. Free of food splatter, dirt, debris and grease.----water damaged ceiling tile with peeling paint/plaster. Must repair.----noted expanding spray foam sealant around wall pipe openings must be removed to be smooth and cleanable.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide mechanical ventilation in both washrooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on the premises or such a person on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Any/all city of chicago certified food managers must have proof of allergen training or certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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