Ramen Works
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ramen Works five times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Mar 29, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ramen Works' 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, NOODLES, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AREA AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED SLICERS, BOXES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, NOODLES, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AREA AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED SLICERS, BOXES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). CLEAN FRYER, BURNERS, LOWER SHELVE ON PREP TABLES IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND DINING AREA. DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILD IN THE MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA HAS LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK. WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS NOT WORKING, BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINKS. HOT RUNNING WATER AND SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AND FAUCET HANDLE IS REPAIRED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING PANEL ON FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM CEILING FAN,WINDOW SILLS .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD,LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN METER CLOSET
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINATIN.
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Dec 31, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS UNDER THE COUNTER SHELF WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL/PVC SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramen Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramen Works on file is from Mar 29, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramen Works?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ramen Works.
Has Ramen Works' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramen Works have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ramen Works means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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