Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub

2548 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

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

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE, PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE CASHIER AREA AND THE REAR PREP.----INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-601.11(B)--- EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AND UNDER FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 14, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/16/2024, REPORT #2602885: #40) NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #41) NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SURFACES. #47) NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF RUSTED FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. #49) NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AND ON FOOD BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Sep 16, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF RUSTED FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 19, 2023
License
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED/HANGING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub.

Has Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub 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 Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub is inspected around two times per year on average.