Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago

1136 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 30, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 30, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 47, 53, 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573729 DATED 4/5/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- --4-202.16: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. MUST ALSO NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. --6-501.19: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. --6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- --FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER AT THE PREP TABLE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH STAINED RUNNING WATER, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Apr 5, 2023
License
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. --PEELING PAINT AT BOTTOM WALL OF THE BATHROOM --DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS (ONE OF THE DOORS LOOSE AND MISSING SCREWS) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago on file is from Nov 30, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago?

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

Has Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kohoku-Ku Ramen Chicago have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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