Kumas Too

666 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2018
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2013, Kumas Too has 14 inspections in the public record. On Jan 16, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 16, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kumas Too's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR AND 1DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Aug 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIO;ATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11/9/2016 REPORT #1971141 VIOLATION #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISHWASHING AREA VIOLATION #35 MUST CLEANDUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING PANEL AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP LIGHT SHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING AT KITCHEN AREA.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 9, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHILI,PASTA)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR,INTERIOR METAL PIECE IN ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN BEER SPILL FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP,LIGHT SHIELDS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.OBSERVED 2- CONTAINERS WITH 10LBS. OF COOKED PASTA DATED 10/30/16 IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.2F AND 46.6F .10 LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 47.7F IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS. $55.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ICE IN ICE MACHINE THAT HAS EXCESSIVE SLIMY WHITE,PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLYIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4-1"GAP IN CENTER AND APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF LEFT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,APPX. "1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR,INTERIOR METAL PIECE IN ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN BEER SPILL FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP,LIGHT SHIELDS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRAW COOLER AT GRILL,KETCHUP COOLER,2-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME,MISSING HANDLE ON OVEN DOOR,CRACKED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,DAMAGED METAL PART OF INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,FOOD STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINERS,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LAST DEEP FRYER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM UPPER WALL OVER ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE OVER ICE MACHINE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AND INSULATION AT FRONT DOOR CENTER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALLS IN HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM CORNER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 6, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE KEG WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE THRESHOLD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A MOP BUCKKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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78
Dec 30, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ALONG THE COOKLINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER AND NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WITH A BUILT UP SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SODA GUN AT THE BAR MISSING A DRAIN LINE AND GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SODA GUN HOLDER WITH A DRAIN LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES TO THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA NOZZLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KEG WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE THRESHOLD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A MOP BUCKKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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64
Dec 17, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED / BROKEN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHIN WALK IN COOLER: 33 LBS CALAMARI AT 47.2 VALUED AT $125, 25 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 46.3F VALUED AT $60, 26 LBS OF CHILI AT 47.1 VALUED AT $65,25LBS OF CARMALIZED ONIONS AT 47.2F VALUED AT $6, 5LBS OF FRIED PICKLES 47.0F VALUED AT $3.25. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER FORM RAW BURGER WITH GLOVES ON AND PLACE RAW BURGER ON GRILL. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER THEN WIPE GLOVED HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER AND USE SAME GLOVED HANDS TO PREPARE READY TO EAT CHEESE TO TOP BURGER. FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO THROW AWAY CROSS CONTAMINATED CHEESE, REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS. MANANGEMENT WAS INFORMED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST NOT TOUCH ANY RAW PRODUCT AND THEN READY TO EAT PRODUCT WITHOUT GLOVE REMOVAL PROPER HANDWASHING AND NEW GLOVES APPLIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED / BROKEN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MANINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLER. THERMOMETERS MUST BE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN MIDDLE OF COOKING LINE WITHIN KITHCEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER OF COOKING LINE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LARGE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY WITH NO CHEMICAL READING OF SANITIZER. OBSERVED IN USE SMALL DISH MACHINE USED FOR GLASSES WITH NO CHEMICAL READING OF SANITIZER. HOT WATER ON SMALL DISH MACHINE ONLY REACHES 122F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRED LARGE DISH MACHINE TO READ 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SMALL DISH MACHINE TO READ 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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90
Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DEVICE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINKS. DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS AND THE 2ND DOOR HAS 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO FIX THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION, DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TANK AND WATER HEATER AREA.
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May 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 60.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS STUFFED PEPPERS AT 51.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS MARINATED CHICKEN AT 47.2F, 5LBS STUFFED PEPPERS AT 51.9F, 7LBS CHEESE BALLS AT 60.6F. ALSO NOTED 20LBS MARINATED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4F TO 49.2F WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN SEVERAL LAYERS OF PLASTIC WRAP. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $95.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION. COOKING UTENSILS SUCH AS TONGS AND STRAINER BEING STORED INSIDE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTERING COOKS LINE WITH RUBBER GLOVES AND BLOWING INTO THE GLOVE WITH HIS MOUTH TO OPEN THE GLOVE FOR USE AND PUT THE GLOVE ON. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT AND REVIEWED THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 2-14-13 BY THIS INSPECTOR AND NOTED IN REPORT #1198698 TO POST, NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. FOUND INSIDE FILE FOLDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-24 13 #1198698 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT KITCHEN SERVER STATION UNDER REAR ONE DOOR FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 14, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kumas Too last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kumas Too on file is from Jan 16, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kumas Too?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kumas Too.

Has Kumas Too's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kumas Too have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kumas Too means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.