MAR 5
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KURO RAMEN.
EAT. 88/100
2246 S CANAL ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOO HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUL 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FISH BALLS STORED IN CARBOARD BOXES IN THE COOLER. OBESRVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAG WITH DUMPLINGS STORED IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 32025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WTIH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS STORED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENTS AND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT FILLED WITH GREASE AND NOT COVERED, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, WHILE ITEMS ARE UNATTENDED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES, AND COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PREP TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT BREEDING AND HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS COOKED AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS THAT ARE STORED THERE FOR SERVICE.
NOV 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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NOV 172023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IN PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SIDES OF COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA BEING WIRE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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