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Cumin Restaurant

1414 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

95cited violations
8serious tier
19inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1997894
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025142
2024140
2023120
2022151
2020140
20191141
2018160
2017120
2016150
20153171
2014261
2013171
2012150
20112141
2010100

Inspections

  1. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found several TCS food items held at improper temperatures: 4 lbs of cooked lentils at 55.4°F, 6 lbs of cooked chicken at 54.2°F, 4 lbs of soft cheese at 52.6°F, 7 lbs of cooked potatoes at 55.8°F, and 3 lbs of cooked lamb at 53.4°F. All food items stored in the first-floor kitchen prep cooler are instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41°F or lower. Food discarded valued at $150. priority violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      No discard date on several cooked food containers that are held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hours, Instructed to date all cooked foods in walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Found prep cooler air temp at 55.4f, cooler is use to store TCS foods at main prep kitchen. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal requests. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      No accurate food measuring devices on site, both thermometer were off by 20 degrees, Instructed to provide accurate thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  2. Aug 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE GREASE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. SEVERAL BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

  3. Sep 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON THE CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON COUNTER A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. THE FOOD HANDLER REMOVED THE DRINK DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 56.1F AND BEANS 63.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NEAR THE STOVE AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  5. May 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES IN BASEMENT CORNER NEAR HOT WATER TANK BY WALK IN COOLER AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SPRAYER HOSE NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA REPAIRED WITH CLING WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Dec 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LENTIL SOUP 59.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (COS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS AND DRINKING GLASSES ON THE DINING TABLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER UPSTAIRS AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  7. Nov 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      PREMISES PRESET TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER OR EXCHANGE EATING UTENSILS WHEN CUSTOMER ARE SEATED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

  8. Jun 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE BACK DOOR TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jul 28, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE NOZZLE ON THE SODA MACHINE GUN IN THE BAR AREA AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE CRACKS/OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB ON THE BASEMENT'S EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  10. Feb 20, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  11. Feb 18, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2-10-15 NOT CORRECTED #29- FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO AS ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH, FLAT WITH NO OPEN CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      SEE VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTH OVENS, EXTERIOR GAS STOVES,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  12. Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TWO LARGE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER SEWAGE PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO FOODS OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-7-14 NOT CORRECTED #35- FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL THE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO AS ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING BULK SPICE. ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC, IE:COVERED, WRAPPED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER, PLASTIC WRAP OR CLOTH TOWELS FOR LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD. MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE LEFT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INTERIOR BOTH OVENS, EXTERIOR GAS STOVES,

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DIRTY FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORED BULK ONIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MISSING WALL TILE COVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. WALLS SURROUNDING THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK BLACKENED AND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROTECTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  13. Apr 7, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE TANDOORI STATION CUTTING BOARD AND THE FRYING STATION CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS WITH TEARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL THE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO AS ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Mar 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND 16 QUARTS OF ONION SAUCE VALUED AT $40 IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AT 54.6F. ADVISED THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND A YELLOW, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR-UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND IN LOWER ICE HOLDING COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE TANDOORI STATION CUTTING BOARD AND THE FRYING STATION CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS WITH TEARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL THE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO AS ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      Potentially hazardous food does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, and service. Found cooked potentially hazardous foods inside walk-in cooler that was cooked 10-8-13 through 10-10-2013 that was not proper cooled. 70 lbs of Lentils at 46.7 F, 40 Lbs Chickpeas at 53.6 F,25 lbs Eggplant at 46.7 F, 30 lbs Curry Chicken at 47.0 F, and 15 lbs Bamboo Shoots at 46.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntariy discarded and denatured. Value $3750.00,180 lbs.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Bulk food storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils for buffet and wrap utensils on tables to prevent contamination before customer use.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cutting boards heavily stained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Exhaust hood and filters, utensils and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ceiling not maintained in basement. Instructed to seal unfinished surface.

  16. Nov 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TOPS AND SIDES, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARDS, CLEAN OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA, REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA

  17. Nov 25, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.

  18. Nov 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS SETTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, READING 63.9'F, AND FOODS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46.9-51.9'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF $1225.00, TOTAL 277.5LBS, INSTRUCTED ON QUICK CHILL METHODS, ICE BATHS AND ICE RAPIKOOL CONTAINERS AND STORING FOODS IN SWALLOWER PANS, AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEMPERATURE LOGS TO KEEP TIME AND TEMP. OF PRODUCTS, WHEN COOLING, SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR A LIST OF PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TOPS AND SIDES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOPS, AND CUTTING BOARDS, CLEAN OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN SAME AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND BOWL BASEMENT AREA, WHERE FOODS ARE HANDLE, OR RESTRICT OPERATIONS IN BASEMENT

  19. May 6, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.