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Kuma San Japanese Restaurant

2441-2443 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2023
50
Score
High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Kuma San Japanese Restaurant. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Kuma San Japanese Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 9, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Kuma San Japanese Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HALLWAY HAND WASHING SINK USED FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A COOKING POT. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS OR EQUIPMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER, REAR UNUSED TWO DOOR COOLER.TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE SUSHI PREP AND DISH WASHING. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER/SEAL FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL AREAS.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CHILDREN PLAY PEN AND VARIOUS CHILDREN TOYS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
56
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kuma San Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kuma San Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Kuma San Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kuma San Japanese Restaurant.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kuma San Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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