Kyuramen
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kyuramen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kyuramen's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Dec 12, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP AREA IN BEVERAGE BAR AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BEVERAGE BAR AND REAR PREP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP AREAS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS IN ALL HOODS IN PREP AREA(FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT, BOTTOM AND BACK OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM SAID AREAS OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 70.7-73.2F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE, CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/16/2024 OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 107.1-115.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 1:52 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 1:52PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR AREA OF KITCHEN NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 119F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F. CORRECTED ON SITE DISH MACHINE CONVERTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHAMCHINE BY TECHNICIAN BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT 121F AFTER CONVERSION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT, BOTTOM AND BACK OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM SAID AREAS OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS SPOONS OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN COOKLINE REACH-IN COOLERS, ON SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLERS, AND SMALL COCA COLA COOLER IN KITCHEN LINE. TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 59.8F, SQUID DOUGH MIXTURE MEASURED AT 75.4F, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 63.7F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $235 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 16 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING STATIONS IN COOKLINE, BASEMENT, AND TEA DRINK AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT EVERY HANDSINK WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT BASEMENT AND COOKLINE HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE HANDSINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER RELOCATED DISHWARE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE STATION NEAR ICE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. MANAGER MUST RE-INSTALL HAND SINK SO THAT IT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKLINE AREA. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF AND PORK IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNTIS. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREPARATION 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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER NEAR RICE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ICE PADDLES USED TO COOL DOWN FOOD IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF UTENSIS/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS SPOONS OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DUST ON 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 6, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR HOT WATER DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyuramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyuramen on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyuramen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kyuramen.
Has Kyuramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kyuramen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kyuramen 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 Kyuramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyuramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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