Ramen-San
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
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Score
Ramen-San has been inspected eight times since 2018. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ramen-San on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMPSINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK (60F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED SINK DURING INSPECTION 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). SEE ABOVE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMPSINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR OUTDOOR STRAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO DUMP SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR GRATE BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING AREA IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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May 3, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SHELVING IS NEED FOR DRY GOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADD SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramen-San last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramen-San on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramen-San?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ramen-San.
Has Ramen-San's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramen-San have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ramen-San 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 Ramen-San inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen-San is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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