⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CUMIN RESTAURANT

1414 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 1997894

19
Total Inspections
10
Passed
2
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2025 Inspection

July 16, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found several TCS food items held at improper temperatures: 4 lbs of cooked lentils at 55.4�F, 6 lbs of cooked chicken at 54.2�F, 4 lbs of soft che...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2024 Inspection

August 12, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. 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 DEF(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2023 Inspection

September 25, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. 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.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2022 Inspection

November 3, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. 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. INSTRU...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2020 Inspection

May 11, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. 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 ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 23, 2019 Inspection

December 23, 2019• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 1. 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. MU...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2018 Inspection

November 29, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. 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 ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2017 Inspection

June 29, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. 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 P...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2016 Inspection

July 28, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2015 Inspection

February 20, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. 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.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2015 Inspection

February 18, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. 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 A...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2015 Inspection

February 10, 2015• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 16. 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 UNDE...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2014 Inspection

April 7, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TANDOORI STATION CUTTING BOARD AND THE FRYING STATION CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES I...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2014 Inspection

March 28, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 16 QUARTS OF ONION SAUCE VALUED AT $40 IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AT 54.6F...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2013 Inspection

October 11, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous food does not meet temperature requirement during storage,...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2012 Inspection

November 13, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2011 Inspection

November 25, 2011• Tag Removal• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#635205 11/3/11.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2011 Inspection

November 3, 2011• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 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. OBSERVED COOKE...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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