Tamashii Ramen
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Tamashii Ramen, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Tamashii Ramen's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF RACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT, and SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES.
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86
Mar 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR DOZEN RAW EGGS ON OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES SUCH AS CHOPPED GREEN ONION, BEAN SPROUTS ETC IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-5-24 REPORT #2589132 NOT CORRECTED.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA AND WHERE A POT, EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS, A METAL TABLE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. REVIEWED HAND WASHING IS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 3-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL PRESET TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEAD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS.---EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-----NOTED PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19--- BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WEARING GLOVES HANDLING FOODS, LOAD THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRTY DISHES, WASH OFF SINK FAUCET WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS ALL WEARING THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS WITH MANAGER THAT ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILES TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND EGGS ARE BEING SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION WITH ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE SANITATION CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE HOT WATER NOTED TOO HOT EXCEEDING 150F. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE SINK AS THE HOT WATER CAN NOT EXCEED 120F FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY A SERVER TRAY STORED INSIDE THE SINK. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK OR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED BEEF, COOKED EGGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATE LABELING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO AND TOUCHING THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION INSIDE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS SUCH AS DRIED SEAWEED MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON PREP SURFACES. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUSTY BOTTOM METAL SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.----NOTED PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED DEAD INSECTS IN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----CHIPPING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE.
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Feb 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS (CUSTOMERS BATHROOM)ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Feb 9, 2023
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 ESTABLISHMENT INTURNS TO SERVE UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (TUNA) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS (CUSTOMERS BATHROOM)ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamashii Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamashii Ramen on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamashii Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tamashii Ramen.
Has Tamashii Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tamashii Ramen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tamashii 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 Tamashii Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tamashii Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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