Community First Medical Center
5645 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Hospital)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2427931
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 15, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Jul 2, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 25, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass w/ Conditions.
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Apr 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Jul 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass w/ Conditions.
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Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass w/ Conditions.
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Nov 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS ON RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN REST ROOMS
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Severity not stated
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Feb 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE TRAY LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE TRAY LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN WASTE WATER. WHEN DRAINED THE WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND INTO THE AIR GAP PIPE CONNECTED TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY DOES HAVE A WORKING HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TO USE UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED ON 11/16/18. PRIORITY VIOLATION,7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED TODAY 1/4/19.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 30, 2018 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE TRAY LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE RECEIVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKETS TO THE COOLERS BY THE COOKING LINE IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CURRENTLY UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND RETAIL FOOD AREA (OVEN, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, COOLER) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN WASTE WATER. WHEN DRAINED THE WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND INTO THE AIR GAP PIPE CONNECTED TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY DOES HAVE A WORKING HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TO USE UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED ON 11/16/18.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES AT THE WALL BASE IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE TRAY LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE RECEIVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKETS TO THE COOLERS BY THE COOKING LINE IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CURRENTLY UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND RETAIL FOOD AREA (OVEN, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, COOLER) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN WASTE WATER. WHEN DRAINED THE WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND INTO THE AIR GAP PIPE CONNECTED TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY DOES HAVE A WORKING HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TO USE UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES AT THE WALL BASE IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.