SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OISHII ASIAN & RAMEN HUB.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

2548 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 20, 2026 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE, PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR CLEAN CONTAINER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13---NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE CASHIER AREA AND THE REAR PREP.----INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-601.11(B)--- EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AND UNDER FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MAR 25
2026
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS THE UNDER COOKED EGGS SERVED IN THE RAMEN BOWLS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE, PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

ALL STORED ITEM THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AND UNDER FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PEELING PLASTIC NOTED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CASHIER AREA SODA COOLER. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE CASHIER AREA AND THE REAR PREP.----INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA.----EXTREMELY GREASY AND DIRTY FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED COOLER STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

JAN 23
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

JAN 14
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS TONGS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HANDLES SO AS NOT TO CONTACT FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE AS WELL AS STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AND ON FOOD BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/16/2024, REPORT #2602885: #40) NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #41) NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SURFACES. #47) NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF RUSTED FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. #49) NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 16
2024
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN DESIGNATED CONTAINERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SURFACES.

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF RUSTED FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOOR AND FLOORDRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER, DRY STORAGE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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DEC 19
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED/HANGING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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