Kuro Ramen
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kuro Ramen seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Kuro Ramen scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOO HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Jul 28, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH BALLS STORED IN CARBOARD BOXES IN THE COOLER. OBESRVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAG WITH DUMPLINGS STORED IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WTIH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS STORED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENTS AND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT FILLED WITH GREASE AND NOT COVERED, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, WHILE ITEMS ARE UNATTENDED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES, AND COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PREP TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT BREEDING AND HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS COOKED AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS THAT ARE STORED THERE FOR SERVICE.
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Nov 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SIDES OF COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA BEING WIRE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IN PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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May 19, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kuro Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kuro Ramen on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kuro Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kuro Ramen.
Has Kuro Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kuro Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kuro 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 Kuro Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kuro Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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