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Sunshiro Ramen

2516 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 3, 2019
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sunshiro Ramen, the earliest from 2015. Sunshiro Ramen was last inspected on May 3, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Sunshiro Ramen's record stops at May 3, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
74
Aug 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PROTECTION BY THE FRONT AREA SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN SUSHI PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ALSO IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED NOR SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE ONLY SHATTER PROOF OF SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BY EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OR EQUIPMENT RACK MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWER GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ODOR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED THRU OUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TALL WEEDS AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
70
Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
41
90
May 21, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORING CHEMICALS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshiro Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshiro Ramen on file is from May 3, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshiro Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunshiro Ramen.

Has Sunshiro Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunshiro Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunshiro Ramen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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