Tumi Restaurant

2727 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Other
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2020
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2016, Tumi Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Tumi Restaurant is from Oct 22, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 26 violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tumi Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY NOT OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 26, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DRINK STATION /PREP AREA (BREAD TOASTED).MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVES AND PREP TABLES
44
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON PRESET TABLE
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,PIPES,FRYER CABINET,ALL COOLERS ,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT SERVICE BEVERAGE/PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
12 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 30 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC NEEDS TO PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,PASTA,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DRINK STATION /PREP AREA (BREAD TOASTED).MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A PERFORATED PAN INSIDE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PAN REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAG ON 2LBS. FRESH CLAMS IN A PAN INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.MUST KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.2LBS.$15.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
14
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
44
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON PRESET TABLE.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,PIPES,FRYER CABINET,ALL COOLERS ,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT SERVICE BEVERAGE/PREP AREA.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
55
12
Jul 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBESRVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTVAIN.
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86
Jun 7, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOMS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT TH HOT FAUCETS OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND MENS HAND WASH SINK BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tumi Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tumi Restaurant on file is from Oct 22, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tumi Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tumi Restaurant.

Has Tumi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tumi Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 26 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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