Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino 20 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 44.6F-46.8F,STEAK AT 47.1F AND SALMON AT 48.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR THE BACK LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 8LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 144F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 162F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON RAMEN-SAN MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, CCOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCCOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE AND STOPPER(WASH COMPARTMENTS) OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN RAMEN-SAN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN RAMEN-SAN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON COOKLINE EQUIPMENT AND CASTER WHEELS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON CEILING VENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ABOVE COOKLINE ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT ON FLOOR TILES LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING, FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW CHICKEN WINGS TO READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN WINGS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT COOKED CHICKEN. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 6 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP-LINE DRAWER ACROSS THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE; OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM, OBSERVED 8 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE RAMEN-SAN BAR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN UP RAT DROPPINGS, AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 7/7/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #2560440. #10) 5-202.12 Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install. #47) Damaged door gaskets for cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKLINE MICROWAVE IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BUNS IN WARMER UNIT. LIENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SOMETHING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AROUND AND UNDERNEATH CONTAINERS, DURABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON COOKLINE EQUIPMENT AND CASTER WHEELS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON CEILING VENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ABOVE COOKLINE ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT ON FLOOR TILES LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL INSIDE OF THE PUMP ROOM, FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES DO NOT HARBOR ANY PEST ACTIVITY. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Found double door cooler air temp at 54.4f, cooler is used for said food items storage. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged, Not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: found TCS food held at improper temperature in a a double door cooler. 4 lbs of cooked sausage at 52.3f, a gallon of milk at 54.3f, 6lbs of cooked vegetables (buk choy) at 53.5f and 2 quarts of liquid eggs at 58.4f. instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $175.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at employees toilet room hand wash sink. Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided to employees toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-30(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.
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Nov 30, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY LIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH NO LABEL. CONTAINER WAS LABELED DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OF WALK-IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SALT, SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING AC UNIT WITH DUSTY DRAIN LINE ABOVE BASEMENT PASTRY PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE. SLIME NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 25, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 16 LBS OF CHICKEN BROTH AT 59.3F AND 3 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 49.5F STORED AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $8
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: WHITE POWERED BULK FOOD MISSING A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSULATION IN THE RAMEN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 1, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR ON PORCELLINO SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET GLASSWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN, IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT TWIST VALVE OF RINSE SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17- OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOOR GROUTING IN MOP CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN BACK HALLWAY NOT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken gasket on cooler drawer where chicken in stored in Bun Station area. Observed lower right cooler drawer in pantry area does not close properly. Must repair coolers drawers. Must maintain same. Observed tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in main kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water in gaps in between tiles on floor in dishroom of Studio Paris (2nd floor). Must regrout floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed faucet leaking at the hand sink in the PORCELLINO bar. Must repair and maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed items stored directly on floor in Pase Catering closet. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50 F. FOUND SHRIMP, PORK, HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7038-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- SHRIMP AT 47.0 F AND PORK AT 58.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AT BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE SOUP KETTLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. AND MAINTAIN. AND CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER OF ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON BOTH HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND BY THE DISH WASHER AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FOUND IN DRY UTENSILS ROOM WITHOUT HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHUR INQUIRY ON HOW TO OBTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTS. NO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN RESTAURANT AT THIS TIME, MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE ICE MAKERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM MACHINE MUST HAVE HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY AT THE FREEZING UNIT (EQUIPMENT TAGGED).
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER & INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF SMALL COOLER AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHAMCHINE & 3-COMP SINK NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN. FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM MACHINE MUST HAVE HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY AT THE FREEZING UNIT. UNIT TAGGED.
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Aug 18, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE SMALL BAR NEXT TO THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Jun 9, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino.
Has Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Porcellino/Studio Paris/Ramen-San — Ramen-San / Il Porcellino is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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