JUN 28
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KUMA'S CORNER.
BEAT. 39/100
854-856 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 28, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT BAR HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE THE FRONT BAR IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND AT THE DINING RESTROOMS. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS). MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MENUS UPDATED WITH DISCLOSURE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BAGS FILLED WITH DIRTY LINEN, KEGS, AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP VALID AND NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 80.2F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) AT 72.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE AT 10 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE BETWEEN 25-50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. CHEF CORRECTED ISSUE ON PREMISES AND PROVIDED A NEW CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS AT A COST OF $10.00. CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS). MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) AT 89.2F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM WAS READING AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 10-3-2019, REPORT #2315339. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED BACON SITTING ON THE LEDGE OF THE STOVE AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (79 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. APPROX 3 LBS AND $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED EGGS SITTING ATOP THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (64 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LBS AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
JUL 302018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 51F, HOWEVER NO TCS FOODS WHERE PRESENT IN THE COOLER, HOWEVER, WHOLE TOMATOES WHERE OBSERVED BEING HELD IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHOLE TOMATOES, AND HAVE PREP COOLER SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST USE A METHOD TO ELIMINATE OUTSIDE FLIES INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLOSE PATIO DORRS, USE A SCREEN, TRAPPING DEVICE OR OTHER MEANS OF PEST CONTROL AS SPECIFIED UNDER THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED T O MAINTAIN.
APR 192018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, PLACE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED HOLDER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE DISH MACHINE SINK.
APR 122018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. IN THE PREP AREA ROUND THE COFFEE MAKER, ON WALLS AROUND THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS AND ON WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, PLACE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED HOLDER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE DISH MACHINE SINK.
MAY 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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