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KUMA'S CORNER

2900 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for KUMA'S CORNER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626156

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 200 PPM FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO DISH MACHINE AND RETURNED MACHINE TO 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PASTA IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ABOVE FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401279

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386088

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385920

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13- THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385758

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 93.9F AND DRASTICALLY REDUCING TEMPERATURE AND WATER PRESSURE WHEN WATER IS USED ELSEWHERE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365485

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: --FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365344

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE AND THE BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE SHEET PAN AND GARBAGE CAN. EVIDENCE OF SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP/DUMP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ADDITIONAL VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN COOKS LINE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 45.9F, ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F, CHEESE AT 45.9, EGGS AT 54.5, GOAT CHEESE AT 45.1. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 30 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS HAM DATED 2/27, COOKED PORK DATED 2/29, CHILI DATED 2/26 AND PREPARED GREEN LEAFY LETTUCE DATED 3/3 AND WITH NO DATE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATED TOTAL 200 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $1,500.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 62.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 54.5F AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOODS/CLEAN DISH STORAGE ROOM. FLIES NOTED ON LARGE BAGS OF STORED ONIONS, ON WALLS, ON STORED CLEAN DISHES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN STORED DISHES, UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS BEING STORED ON DIRTY SHELVING, ON WASTE WATER SEWER LINES, DIRECTLY NEXT TO SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM THE SUMP PUMP ROOM AND STORE IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED FOR THE BASEMENT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS.----GREASE ON WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND NEXT TO COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FLOOR MATTING MUST BE CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP AND CLEANING TOOLS BEING STORED ON TOP OF SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MOPS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355934

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355514

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268885

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268485

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.9 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMAL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100.0 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GRAY BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE AND AROUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT BASEMENT PREP.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135815

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. STAFF WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE BY REPLACING THE CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE AFTER STAFF REPLACED THE SANITIZER CONTAINER CONNECTED TO THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON A DAILY BASIS TO VERIFY A SANITIZING SOLUTION LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. CRITIVAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION FROM THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT BESIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT THAT GOES ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND REPAIR THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PARTS OF THE CEILING UNEVEN AND NO LONGER FLAT AND SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE CEILING PANELS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE LINE HAS A LEAK AT THE TRAP AND IS LEAKING INTO A BUCKET LOCATED UNDEARNEATH THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979089

Location recorded for this inspection · KUMA'S CORNER · 2900 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES/CLEAN SAID SHELVES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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