Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Kuma'S Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Oct 28, 2025
36
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
14
Times failed
Violations cited on Oct 28, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 200 PPM FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO DISH MACHINE AND RETURNED MACHINE TO 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PASTA IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ABOVE FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Recent Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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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Kuma'S Corner — questions
- Did Kuma'S Corner pass its last health inspection?
- Kuma'S Corner at 2900 W Belmont Ave was inspected on Oct 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 36 inspections on record it has failed 14 times.
- What violations were cited at Kuma'S Corner?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDW
- 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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