What is Cumin Restaurant LV's health inspection score?

Cumin Restaurant LV has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cumin Restaurant LV last inspected?

Cumin Restaurant LV was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cumin Restaurant LV have?

Cumin Restaurant LV has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cumin Restaurant LV safe to eat at?

Cumin Restaurant LV has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cumin Restaurant LV serve?

Cumin Restaurant LV serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cumin Restaurant LV

Name: Cumin Restaurant LV
Address: 1039 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 78

1039 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #529 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-29 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1039 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING ITEMS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS MEANT FOR FACILITY STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, ESPECIALLY ALL ITEMS NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT, AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATEA ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE FOLLOWING BATHROOMS: -EMPLOYEE STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. -2ND FLOOR INDIVUAL BATHROOM WITH SHOWER LOCATED INSIDE -BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR INDIVIDUAL BATHROOM, WITHOUT THE SHOWER PRESENT INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR ON EACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT EACH BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOP SUBMERGED IN MOP BUCKET OF WATER IN MAIN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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