RAMEN-SAN.
1962 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
8 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WINE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER COOKED EGGS AT 57.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, KIM CHEE AT 44.9F, MISO AT 57F, BOILED EGGS AT 60F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU ITEM SUCH AS UNDER COOKED "MOULTON EGG" NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU TO SEE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MANAGER CORRECTED AND PRINTED NEW MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS RECENTLY BOILED EGGS AT 60F. COOLER WAS COMPLETELY EMPTIED OF STILL WARM/HOT PREPARED FOODS AND LOWERED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 37.9F AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF PREPARED FOODS BEFORE STORING IN COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE CLEAN STORED POT/PANS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK OR REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE SINK AREA.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS WITH PEELING PLASTIC. MUST REMOVE.
ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW HIRE EMPLOYEE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
4-301.11: WE OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 60F. PREPARED TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: COOKED SHRIMP.VARIOUS KIND OF SALAD:TUNA,CREAMY SHRIMP,LUMP FISH SALADS. AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED UNIT REMAINS TAGGED,AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 51F
3-304.12: MULTI USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
4-602.13: TRAYS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINATIN
6-202.11: DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 272022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK ROAST AT TEMP OF 46.0F TO 46.1F, STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. SLICED AND SEPARATED IN SMALL BAGS BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.6F; LARGE SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 55.7F; MIXED SHRIMP AT 57.1F; MIXED CREAMY FISH AT TEMP OF 62.3F.ROLLS 11(WITH MIXTURE OF SHRIMPS, CRABS, AND LOBSTER) AT TEMP OF 57F; STONE CRAB AT TEMP OF 50F; BURRATA OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.7F; SHRIMP AND BUTTER AT TEMP OF 55.4F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 47,VALUE 317 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
WE OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 60F. PREPARED TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: COOKED SHRIMP.VARIOUS KIND OF SALAD:TUNA,CREAMY SHRIMP,LUMP FISH SALADS. AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
MULTI USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
TRAYS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINATIN
DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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SEP 112019PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MIDDLE HAND-SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RASPBERRY POINT OYSTERS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OYSTERS APPROXIMATELY 30 OYSTERS 2LBS TOTAL COST $24 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO OYSTERS AND THEN KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDE AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.COS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-202.18(A) OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OYSTERS APPROXIMATELY 25 OYSTERS 4 LB TOTAL COST $19.50 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO OYSTERS AND THEN KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKETED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT (TCS) FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE/ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
4-601.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE SEAFOOD AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED A THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE/ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
5-205.15 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO LOWER LEVEL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDES ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE FOOD WASTE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON SOUTH SIDE WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.. UST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
MAR 232017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND FREEZER, AND MOUNTED CAN OPENER. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALL LOCATED IN SAID KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOODS AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST DE-CLUTTER THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR COLD LINE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT
MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR COLD LINE PREP COOLER
JAN 252016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS ON 1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREAS,FILTER ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
NOV 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
NOV 192015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SERVER STATION CONTAINING ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES, SODA DISPENSER AND REFRIGERATOR AND EXPEDITOR LINE (WHERE FOOD WILL BE PLACED PRIOR TO GOING TO TABLE) NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC ACCESS. ELEVATOR FOR ACCESS TO HADICAPP ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR IS WITHIN SERVER STATION AREA AND EXPEDITOR LINE. PUBLIC ACCESS TO ELEVATOR MUST BE MADE IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT PASS THROUGH SERVER STATION AREA OR EXPEDITOR LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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