JUN 16
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAMEYA RAMEN.
BEAT. 48/100
604 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 232024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SUSHI PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(STARCH,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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 142021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 312021FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2021
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE FOR THE CONSUMPTION BIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP MICROWAVE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN THE WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 72019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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"
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USE MUST BE STORED IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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.
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 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
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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