Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Apr 3, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM 54.7F-58.6F, BIERRA RANGING FROM 48.3F-53.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $290.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS IN DISH UNDER 1 COMP/ SPRAYER SINK AND AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WALLK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GARBAGE BIN AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS 2# WHITE RICE, RAINGING FROM 101.6F TO 113.6 IN HOT HOLD IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD WITH VALUE OF $7.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES ON PREP TABLE @ 76.2F,20 LBS OF MISO PASTE LOCATED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT OF PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 51.0F-62.5F, 20 LBS OF COOKED RICE LOCATED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER @ 80. F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD @ 41. OF OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SEAWEED @ 109.3F, 5LBS OF COOKED CORN @ 111.2F, 5 LBS COOKED BAMBOO SHOOTS @93.4F. 15 LBS COOKED STEAK @78.1F IN PREP AREA, 15 LBS COOKED PORK @111.0F. SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA AS WELL AS PREP AREA OF TALL BOY TACO. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HANDSINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING/PREP AREA @ IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WATER @ 63.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR TO AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH THE MIXING VALVE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY BROKEN WALL TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA ALONG SIDE OF SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TILES WHERE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 23, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee sampling food in prep kitchen, instructed to allow food handler eat in kitchen.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Spray bottle not labeled in main kitchen, instructed to label.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restrain, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable plastic containers as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
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May 4, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER IN SERVER STATION SALAD COOLER (RAMEN-SAN AREA) NOR IN THE SERVER STATION COOLER IN EXPO AREA OF TALLBOY TACO. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM IN TALLBOY TACO HAS WATER THAT FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 85F AND 92F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 100F.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD ON TALLBOY TACO SIDE. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 8, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco.
Has Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco 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 Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco 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 Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen-San Deluxe/ Tallboy Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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