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Ramova

3506-3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ramova has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ramova on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found 2 containers of chili (10 lbs.) with use by date 1-26-26, chili cooked on site and held in prep cooler. instructed manager not to hold TCS food in refrigerator for more than 7 days, counting prep day as day one. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $15.
23
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and before stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Deli cups are used as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
47
78
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE STORED UPRIGHT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLE LOCATED IN BAR WITH SLIGHT BUILDUP OF SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR IN NEED OF A SPLASHGUARD WHERE BEVERAGE GLASSES WILL BE STORE AFTER WASHING DURING OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING RACK WITH SPICES WITH BUILDUP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISH, BAR, AND BAR AND BASEMENT WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME AND ORGANIC DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
78
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE RESTAURANT AREA ARE NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL BY THE RECEIVING DOOR ON THE MAIN FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ramova last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ramova on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ramova?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ramova.

Has Ramova's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramova have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ramova 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 Ramova inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ramova is inspected around two times per year on average.

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