Kameya Ramen
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kameya Ramen 12 times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kameya Ramen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TOPS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BASEMENT DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE HAND WASHING AND DRYING PROVISIONS TO ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER USE OF DUMP SINK.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FOR SUSHI LINE HANDWASH SINK ABOVE CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM HAND DRIPPAGE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SUSHI PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED PLANTS ON THE SIDE OF SUSHI LINE AND ABOVE FOOD IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLANTS AS IT IS A SOURCE FOR CONTAMINATION TO SUSHI LINE AND SURROUNDING FOOD ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED SHELF IN BASMENT THAT STORES DRY INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CARDBOARD USED A SHELFLINER IN BASEMENT ON FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH NONPOROUS SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NOTED PREP TABLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF COOK LINE STOVE WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF LEAK ON BASEMENT WALLS, DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, BASEMENT FLOORS NOT CLEAN WITH CRACKS, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(STARCH,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 15, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN OVENS ALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN, AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT, FOR CONTAINERS, AS A DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK SEALED/REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/31/2021 REPORT #2528880 NOT CORRECTED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE RAW ITEMS SUCH AS ASSORTED RAW FISH. MUST DISCLOSE ALL RAW ITEMS ON THE MENU, INDICATING THAT THE ITEMS ARE RAW. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS ON THE WALL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-9-20 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. MUST POST THE SUMMARY REPORT TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE FOR THE CONSUMPTION BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP MICROWAVE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER ON PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING RAW FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 9 INDIVIDUALS TO GO CONTAINERS FILLED WITH COOKED PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 48.6F(CONTAINERS WERE LABELED 11-1), STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. FOUND A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FILLED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKED PIECES OF PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 75.6F TO 78.8F. INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT PRODUCT WAS COOKED THREE HOURS AGO; (COOLING PROCESS NOT DONE PROPERLY,AFTER 2 HORS FOOD MUST BE AT TEMP OF 70F AND BELOW). EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE.NO LABEL PROVIDED WITH FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 100. TCS COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED(COOKED PORK,RICE CUT VEGETABLE,SPRING ROLLS,ETC). MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING RAW FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 11-8-19 STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM:9-27-18,REPORT#2223042 #58-FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-90,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING: A RACK WITH EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES AND CHLORINE BOTTLES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK,IN FRONT OF MENTIONED RACK A LARGE GARBAGE CAN HALF FULL WITH GARBAGE. PRESENTLY PREP AREA IN USE. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE ITEMS MENTION AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SUSHI AND BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MALE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USE MUST BE STORED IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 8, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT (ICE CREAM FREEZER, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kameya Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kameya Ramen on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kameya Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kameya Ramen.
Has Kameya Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kameya Ramen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kameya Ramen 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 Kameya Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kameya Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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