Tanaka Ramen

553-555 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2015, Tanaka Ramen has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 14, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Tanaka Ramen's record stops at Mar 14, 2023, 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 eight violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tanaka Ramen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR AND PEELING TAPE NOTED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT PREP SHELVING.MUST REMOVE RUST. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-601.11(B)---EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVES IN THE REAR PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.-- 6-501.114--- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO IE: UNUSED PREP TABLES AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. : 6-501.113-- NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTREMELY LARGE OVERSIZED POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS/CREVICES IN BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWL WOODEN COUNTERTOPS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR, DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS TO THE FOOD PREP AREAS.----EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA GARBAGE CANS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR AND PEELING TAPE NOTED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT PREP SHELVING.MUST REMOVE RUST. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVES IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP ETC. WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----PEELING/DAMAGED CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARD ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO IE: UNUSED PREP TABLES AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL DRY STORAGE AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT OFFICE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 28, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Sep 30, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING UNITS AND IN DISHROOM.KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Oct 6, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEGINNING MINERAL SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.KEEP UNIT DRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY BASE OF PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. DISCARDING HOSE FROM PROOF UNIT DISCARDING WATER INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE-ROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STOVE AND WASHER.SURAFCE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. REMOVE PLASTIC CURTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA/KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON FOOD BOXES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT PREP AREA,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 16, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR CAUSE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Over-sized utensils too large for 3 compartment sink. Must provide alternate manual warewashing equipment install larger 3 compartment sink or remove all over-sized items.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENT SINKS,REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED COVER FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER TOP,BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILING AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPLATTERED LIQUID FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELD AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MECHANICAL STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) Over-sized utensils too large for 3 compartment sink. Must provide alternate manual warewashing equipment install larger 3 compartment sink or remove all over-sized items.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENT SINKS,REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR COUNTER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER TOP,BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILING AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPLATTERED LIQUID FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELD AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND NMAINTAIN. OBSERFVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2018
Complaint
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED COOKED PORK 88.4.F COOKED CHICKEN AT 80.3F RAW EGGS AT 80.6F, COOKED EGGS AT 71.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 30LBD VALUE OF $100 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WIPING FACE AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS ON CUTTING BOARDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL WAS RANGING FROM 67.5F TO 77.2F. MUST REPAIR RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING DISHWASHING MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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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 ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, SOUP, CHICKEN PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND NMAINTAIN. OBSERFVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVETE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 13, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MUTI-USE POT AND PANS PROPERLY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL 1-COMP SINKS (ABUTTING FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTAINERS) AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAINS AND OPEN GROOVES PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE WAIT STATION UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES OF FRYERS AND BURNERS IN REAR PREP, AND NOODLES TANK IN FRONT PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF SERVER WAIT STATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAID AREA.
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Dec 6, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 47F, VALUED AT $20, .5 LBS OF COOKED EGGS, AT 50F, VALUED AT $3, AND 3 LBS OF PORK, AT 50F, VALUED AT $15. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OT BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PERFORMING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING BOTH FOOD AND CARDBOARD BOXES WHILE IN THE FONT PREP AREA . EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS UNTIL HE NOTICED THE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PRESENT ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURES AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS RANGED FROM 63F TO 66F. EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, 65F-69F. 3-COMP SINK, AND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, 64F-67F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IMMEDIATELY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND RESTORED HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL AFFECTED SINKS, 110F.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND CLEANED. ALSO, SNEEZE GUARD THAT WAS IN PLACE BETWEEN CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER AND FRONT PREP AREA/UTENSIL STORAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST RE-INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS (BLEACH, DE-GREASER, FLOOR CLEANER) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY NEXT TO A 4 BURNER STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEMICALS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MUTI-USE POT AND PANS PROPERLY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL 1-COMP SINKS (ABUTTING FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTAINERS) AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAINS AND OPEN GROOVES PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AT THE WAIT STATION UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVENS, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES OF FRYERS AND BURNERS IN REAR PREP, AND NOODLES TANK IN FRONT PREP. .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF SERVER WAIT STATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAID AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREPARE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932137, DATED 6/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 51.2F, VALUED AT $20. 5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 50F, VALUED AT $20. 13 POUNDS OF WHEAT NOODLES WITH TEMPERATES RANGING BETWEEN 49F T0 65F, VALUED AT $26. MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP ON THE EAST WALL WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS 10 FEET AWAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK WITHIN TWO DAYS, AND USE THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNTIL REAR HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932137, DATED 6/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING LEADING TO WAIT STATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Jun 3, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 117.1F IN FRYER BASKET AT DEEP FRYER,1LB.LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE AT 49.8F IN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COUGH IN HIS HAND THEN WIPED HIS NOSE WITH PAPER TOWEL THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS,RICE,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:05 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566362 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #38-OBSERVED (2)10 GALLON POTS BEING USED AND NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE POT AND OR SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE.WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING LEADING TO WAIT STATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS OF CHICKEN SOUP WITHIN WALK IN COOLER VALUED AT $300.00 IMPROPERLY COOLED AT 67.3F. ALL SOUP WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE >10 GALLON POTS UNABLE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ONLY POTS AND UTENSILS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED WITHIN 3 COMPARTENT SINK OR PROPERLY SANITIZED IN DISH MACHINE CAN BE USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Jun 11, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanaka Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tanaka Ramen on file is from Mar 14, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tanaka Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tanaka Ramen.

Has Tanaka Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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