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Cumin Restaurant: health inspection history

1414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Address: 1414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on Jul 16, 2025
License number: 1997894
Latest inspection: Jul 16, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Nov 3, 2022 to Jul 16, 2025

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Pass. 15 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jul 16, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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 cheese at 52.6°F, 7 lbs of cooked potatoes at 55.8°F, and 3 lbs of cooked lamb at 53.4°F. All food items stored in the first-floor kitchen prep cooler are instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41°F or lower. Food discarded valued at $150. priority…
23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: No discard date on several cooked food containers that are held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hours, Instructed to date all cooked foods in walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: Found prep cooler air temp at 55.4f, cooler is use to store TCS foods at main prep kitchen. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal requests. Priority violation 7-38-005.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: No accurate food measuring devices on site, both thermometer were off by 20 degrees, Instructed to provide accurate thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Aug 12, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. SEVERAL BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Sep 25, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON THE CONDIMENT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 3, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. THE FOOD HANDLER REMOVED THE DRINK DURING THE INSPECTION.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 56.1F AND BEANS 63.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NEAR THE STOVE AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.