Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640479
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF THE COOKING FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ONFLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS AND BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BREAKFAST PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639707
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/FOOD COURT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF THE COOKING FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ONFLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS AND BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS AT THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BREAKFAST PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-2-2026, REPORT #2639289. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639289
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING AN INACCURATE HOT WATER SANITIZNING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 111F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638980
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON ON SITE REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS ABOVE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 117F. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CUT WATERMELON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50F SITTING ON ICE IN DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CUT CANTELOPE RANGING FROM 47F-50F, WHIP CREAM AT 52F, SLICED CHEESE CAKES AT 46F. OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT BREAKFAST PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46F-56F SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES, DICED HAM AND SHELLED EGGS. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT BREAKFAST PREP LINE AT 46.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON SIDES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-2026, REPORT #2637272. #51-- 5-205.15--OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR. #55- 6-201.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637272
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632552
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND IS UNABLE TO BE USED. OBSERVED TWO BIG WATER LEAKS COMING FROM THE SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF DURING INSPECTION AND WAS NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES LOCATED AT CAFE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK LOCATED AT CAFE DELI PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AT THE CAFE BREAKFAST PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616613
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615494
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PAPER TOWELS WERE STORED IN AN AUTOMATIC DISPENSER AND WERE NOT DISPENSING. EMPLOYEE HAD TO REPLACE BATTERIES FOR PAPER TOWELS TO DISPENSE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 118F. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HASHBROWNS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 90F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 87F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK-UP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/16/2024, REPORT #2597513. #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.11--OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597513
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11--OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597182
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORING OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED MEAT LOAF IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND SEPARATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED DICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 72F AT COLD HOLDING COOLER(SERVING LINE). ALSO OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES AND SLICED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 66F-72F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT SERVING LINE AT 74F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SERVING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-19-2023, REPORT #2583622. #51--OBSERVED SENSOR AT HAND WASHING SINK (MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583622
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED SENSORS AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS (LEFT & MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583237
Location recorded for this inspection · COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER · 5645 W ADDISON ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIRNET WHEN PLATING PATRONS MEALS AT ENTREE SERVING LINE. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT ENTREE SERVING LINE. OBSERVED SENSORS AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS(LEFT&MIDDLE) NOT WORKING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS LOCATED AT GRILL PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/17/2022, REPORT #2565434. #55-FOUND DISHWASHING ROOM CLUTTERED.(OLD RACKS, TRAYS.ETGC.) MUST REMOVE OLD CLUTTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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