Sen Thai & Ramen

4608 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sen Thai & Ramen, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BESIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 2, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 6, 2024

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA,DISHWASHING AREA,SERVER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED ALONG THE NORTH WALL AT REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.(FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES,MECHANICAL ROOMS,TOILET ROOMS,LOCKER ROOMS,OPEN STAIRWELLS,GARBAGE ROOMS).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON NORTH WALL IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sen Thai & Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sen Thai & Ramen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sen Thai & Ramen?

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

Has Sen Thai & Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sen Thai & Ramen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sen Thai & Ramen 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 Sen Thai & Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sen Thai & Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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