Gyuro Ramen

171 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gyuro Ramen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Gyuro Ramen scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON SIDE HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS 20 LBS OF STEAK AT 58.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE PROPERLY TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF RAW BEEF BEING COOKED USING A SOUS VIDE PROCESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR THE SOUS VIDE PROCESS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE/HACCP APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNTIL THE FACILITY OBTAINS A VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: FOUND NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE AND JUTSTIFICATION ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH AREA AND THE VENT COVERS INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 8, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Jan 31, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR THAT SEPARATES DINING AREA FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS. MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTS (FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULBS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyuro Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyuro Ramen on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyuro Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gyuro Ramen.

Has Gyuro Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gyuro Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gyuro Ramen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gyuro Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyuro Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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