Ramen Takeya
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2024
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Score
Ramen Takeya has been inspected 10 times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ramen Takeya on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 22, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC WRAP WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE ONE-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.6F. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 43.7F INSIDE PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY 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. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION REGARDING COVID VACCINATION/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST COVER WASTE WATER PIPE OR REMOVE LIQUOR BOTTLES FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE.
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Oct 1, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON TOP OF THE REACH IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, AND IN THE 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN NOT IN USE, WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Oct 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.502.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR STAFF TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ON-STE AND STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8.201.14(B)(1)(2) PREPARING SUSHI ON-SITE WITHOUT A PH READER TO TEST RICE, OR LETTER FROM LAB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PH KIT OR LETTER FROM LAB TO KEEP ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE HEATH FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.201.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING DOWN TO CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH STAINED SURFACES NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 5, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR OUTSIDE DOOR, GREATER THAN I INCH GAP NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramen Takeya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramen Takeya on file is from Aug 28, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramen Takeya?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ramen Takeya.
Has Ramen Takeya's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ramen Takeya have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ramen Takeya 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 Takeya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen Takeya is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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