KAMEYA RAMEN.

Chicago Health Dept

604 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30

2024

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2024

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BASEMENT DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE HAND WASHING AND DRYING PROVISIONS TO ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER USE OF DUMP SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SUSHI PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FOR SUSHI LINE HANDWASH SINK ABOVE CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM HAND DRIPPAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED PLANTS ON THE SIDE OF SUSHI LINE AND ABOVE FOOD IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLANTS AS IT IS A SOURCE FOR CONTAMINATION TO SUSHI LINE AND SURROUNDING FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED RUSTED SHELF IN BASMENT THAT STORES DRY INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CARDBOARD USED A SHELFLINER IN BASEMENT ON FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH NONPOROUS SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NOTED PREP TABLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF COOK LINE STOVE WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TOPS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EVIDENCE OF LEAK ON BASEMENT WALLS, DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, BASEMENT FLOORS NOT CLEAN WITH CRACKS, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.

DEC 15

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(STARCH,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN OVENS ALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN, AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT, FOR CONTAINERS, AS A DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK SEALED/REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/31/2021 REPORT #2528880 NOT CORRECTED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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SEP 14

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 31

2021

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE RAW ITEMS SUCH AS ASSORTED RAW FISH. MUST DISCLOSE ALL RAW ITEMS ON THE MENU, INDICATING THAT THE ITEMS ARE RAW. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS ON THE WALL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE FOR THE CONSUMPTION BIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP MICROWAVE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTED THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-9-20 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. MUST POST THE SUMMARY REPORT TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

JUL 9

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER ON PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING RAW FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) 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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NOV 7

2019

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SUSHI AND BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING: A RACK WITH EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES AND CHLORINE BOTTLES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK,IN FRONT OF MENTIONED RACK A LARGE GARBAGE CAN HALF FULL WITH GARBAGE. PRESENTLY PREP AREA IN USE. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE ITEMS MENTION AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 9 INDIVIDUALS TO GO CONTAINERS FILLED WITH COOKED PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 48.6F(CONTAINERS WERE LABELED 11-1), STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. FOUND A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FILLED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKED PIECES OF PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 75.6F TO 78.8F. INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT PRODUCT WAS COOKED THREE HOURS AGO; (COOLING PROCESS NOT DONE PROPERLY,AFTER 2 HORS FOOD MUST BE AT TEMP OF 70F AND BELOW). EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE.NO LABEL PROVIDED WITH FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 100. TCS COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED(COOKED PORK,RICE CUT VEGETABLE,SPRING ROLLS,ETC). MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 11-8-19 STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MALE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USE MUST BE STORED IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM:9-27-18,REPORT#2223042 #58-FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-90,CITATION ISSUED

SEP 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT (ICE CREAM FREEZER, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER).

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