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KUMA'S CORNER

2900 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1607301

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: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST/GRIME FROM ALL CELING VENTS IN THE BOTH RESTROOMS, VENT COVER ABOVE THE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER, ALL VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AS WELL AS AT ALL OF THE LARGE BLACK FANS ON PREMISES. FOUND THICK GRIME/DUST BUILD-UP AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE DUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPED FLOOR PAINT IN THE BASEMENT AND THE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM SO AS TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF COOKING SMOKE IN THE FACILITY ON THE FIRST FLOOR. DURING INSPETION OBSERVED THICK SMOKE INSIDE FACILITY THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN,BAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR POOR VENTILATION. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAKY ATTACHMENT AT THE ARM ON THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN 1ST KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE CONNECTED TO THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET WHICH PROVIDES SOAP/SANITIZER AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523038

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522738

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

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522685

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF APPROXIMATELY 77#'S OF COOKED PULLED-PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.5F TO 46.7F HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$600 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459455

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT SERVICE LINE WHERE FOODS ARE PICK UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460206

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT MAINTAINED, 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360336

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188692

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

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. THREE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098459 DATED 7/20/12. #32- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(DAMAGED AND BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098475

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098459

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

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREAS. GARBAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED, AND GREASE ALL OVER GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPOT #521225, DATED 2-10-11 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TALBES AND MOP SINK. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOMS. #37 MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR. #38, MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALL UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT BAR AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT KITCHEN, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHAMENTS AT DINING AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521225

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 9 LBS. OF COOKED PASTA AT 60.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MANAGER STATED," PASTA WAS COOKED THIS MORNING." NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MUST KEEP COLD PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 [A]. V=$100.00.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, [CHEF] COMING FROM BACK AREA INTO PREP AREA, PUT ON GLOVES AND STARTED TO COOK BURGER, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A].

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    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MOP SINK.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOM.

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    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277511

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

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED SMALL BOX FREEZER TOPS IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED SLICER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.ALSO OBSERVED 2 UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND BAR, AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. ALSO BASEMENT DISH AREA FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WALL ACROSS RESTROOMS HAS A HOLE, HOLE IN WALL BY UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA ALSO . KITCHEN WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED OLD COOLER NOT BEING USED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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