Tnt Ramen
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Score
Tnt Ramen appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tnt Ramen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUMN PACKAGE MACHINE ON SITE MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOR IS THERE ANY PACKAGED FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL FOR MACHINE. INFORMATION GIVEN AND OFFICE NOTIFIED. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN HACCP APPROVAL GIVEN TAG WILL BE REMOVED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED PEST CONTROL BOX THAT IS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION ON HOOD VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 24, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(RICE, BEANS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILALE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 10, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO-DOOR SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: SALSA 67.6F, BEEF 60.5F, GREEN BEANS 56.8F, HAM 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURED OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILALE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM OF TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR OR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE 169.4F, BEANS 160.9F)) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 1, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213513 DATED 8/27/18; 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DRINK (COFFEE AND WATER)/FOOD (CHIPS AND SALSA) PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND ONLY SERVE FOOD AND DRINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT HAS AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LEDGE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213513 DATED 8/27/18; 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SALSA BEING HELD IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT HE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND/OR OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHIICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE DINING AREA; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED ALONG THE VENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES (DROPPINGS OBSERVED). FOUND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND BAR IN DINING AREA ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE DINING ROOM UNDER THE COUNTER AND ALONG THE WALL BY THE SEATING BOOTHS, ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE BOTTOM OF A STORAGE TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KOTCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Dec 23, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LEGDE GOING DOWN THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 2, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BAIT(RAT POISON) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE POP COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONTAIN POISON. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-15 REPORT#1527818 (45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Apr 3, 2015
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,FOOD HANDLER WENT TO EXPOSED HAMDSINK TO FINISH WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TP PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS. THE USE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UP THE STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SWAL, ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BELOW REAR MICROWAVE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE UN USED RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BAR/JUCING AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UNUSED RESTAURANT/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP POT AND PANS AND LOWER SHELF BEHIND BAR.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 4 STORAGE TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.3 ARE RAW WOOD,AND 1 HAS PEELING PAINT/RUSTY.MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER, MICROWAVE, REAR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED LEAKING P-TRAP IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must paint raw wood shelves on prep tables and remove all foil from prep tables/cooking equipments and detail clean objects.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must detail clean fan covers in coolers and interior of cooler behind front bar.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must remove cardboard from walk in cooler floors and elevate all items stored in walk in cooler 6" off the floor. Must also, seal floor by front bar in dining area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tnt Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tnt Ramen on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tnt Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Tnt Ramen.
Has Tnt Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tnt Ramen have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tnt 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 Tnt Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tnt Ramen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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