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Kumiko

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Kumiko stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kumiko is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
1
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping spoons in-use in a cup of water at room temp, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
43
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in basement walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional lights.
56
86
Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE TWO ICE MACHINES THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS (OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 03/23/2021 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
70
Sep 19, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
58
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kumiko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kumiko on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kumiko?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kumiko.

Has Kumiko's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kumiko have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kumiko means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kumiko inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kumiko is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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