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Ram's Restaurant

2302 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: May 22, 2018
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ram's Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on May 22, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Ram's Restaurant's record stops at May 22, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ram's Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO GRILL WHERE COOKED FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO GRILL WHERE COOKED FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1966943 ON 10/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
33
90
Oct 21, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OVER BEVERAGE SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ram's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ram's Restaurant on file is from May 22, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ram's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ram's Restaurant.

Has Ram's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ram's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ram's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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