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Casa Tulum

1700 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 18, 2026

5

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 18, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE RIGHT HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
  2. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO LABEL ON STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN STORING RICE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE LEFT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED. RECOMMENDED ADDING DOOR SWEEPS TO EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AS WELL.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 18, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2024License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2024LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Casa Tulum — questions

Did Casa Tulum pass its last health inspection?
Casa Tulum at 1700 S Michigan Ave was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Casa Tulum?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE RIGHT HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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