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Monster Ramen

3435 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Monster Ramen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Monster Ramen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND POT TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE OR REMOVE POT FROM PREMISES.
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95
Mar 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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90
Jun 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP TO SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FANS PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monster Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monster Ramen on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monster Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monster Ramen.

Has Monster Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Monster Ramen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monster 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 Monster Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monster Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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