CUMIN RESTAURANT

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE GREASE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. SEVERAL BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON THE CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

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

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

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

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

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

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

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: PREMISES PRESET TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER OR EXCHANGE EATING UTENSILS WHEN CUSTOMER ARE SEATED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE BACK DOOR TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

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

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

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB ON THE BASEMENT'S EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTH OVENS, EXTERIOR GAS STOVES,

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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC, IE:COVERED, WRAPPED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INTERIOR BOTH OVENS, EXTERIOR GAS STOVES,

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

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

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROTECTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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