Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2's record stops at Oct 23, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR 5 BUCKETS OF PORK SOUP DATED 10/22/15 AT 57.0F VALUED $500 WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ALL SOUP WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIR MAN CAME AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITHCEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MSUT EB SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OF LARGE ENOUGH 3 COMPARMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SOOT/DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Apr 20, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOZEN EGGS ON SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. EGGS WERE FOUND AT 65.7F. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. OBSERVED PORK ON COUNTER AT 108.9F NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. PORK WAS DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING PORK. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. RAW WOOD SHELVES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPE THAT LEADS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTCHER STYLE STANDING MEAT SAW WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. IF ITEM IS NOT GOING TO BE USED. STANDING BUTCHER MEAT SAW MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR PRODUCT AND KEEP WALK IN COOLER ORGANIZED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. RESTAURNAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING IDPH CERTIFICATES FOR ITS STAFF.
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Mar 20, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR SO THAT ITS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN UPPER AND LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THE THE WOOD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE WALK IN COOLER GLASS DOORS MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND MAINTAINED. MUST KEEP FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE CONCRETE UNDER DISH MACHINE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPE THAT LEADS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN REAR EXIT WAY. MUST REMOVE OF ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2 on file is from Oct 23, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2.
Has Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Strings Ramen 2 — Strings 2 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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