SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GYURO RAMEN LLC.

YOUR CALL. 75/100

171 N ABERDEEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 3
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON SIDE HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

JAN 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE PROPERLY TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS 20 LBS OF STEAK AT 58.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JAN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF RAW BEEF BEING COOKED USING A SOUS VIDE PROCESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR THE SOUS VIDE PROCESS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE/HACCP APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNTIL THE FACILITY OBTAINS A VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE AND JUTSTIFICATION ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH AREA AND THE VENT COVERS INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 8
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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JAN 31
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR THAT SEPARATES DINING AREA FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTS (FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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