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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Cumin Restaurant Lv

1039 W Belmont Ave

Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jul 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING ITEMS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS MEANT FOR FACILITY STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, ESPECIALLY ALL ITEMS NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT, AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATEA ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR INDIVIDUAL BATHROOM, WITHOUT THE SHOWER PRESENT INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR ON EACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT EACH BATHROOM.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOP SUBMERGED IN MOP BUCKET OF WATER IN MAIN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 22, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 18, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

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