FEB 9
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RAMEN-SAN DELUXE/ TALLBOY TACO.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
165 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 22026FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 2
2026
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
APR 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM 54.7F-58.6F, BIERRA RANGING FROM 48.3F-53.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $290.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WALLK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS IN DISH UNDER 1 COMP/ SPRAYER SINK AND AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
MAY 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GARBAGE BIN AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS 2# WHITE RICE, RAINGING FROM 101.6F TO 113.6 IN HOT HOLD IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD WITH VALUE OF $7.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 12023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IN USE HANDSINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING/PREP AREA @ IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WATER @ 63.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR TO AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH THE MIXING VALVE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SEAWEED @ 109.3F, 5LBS OF COOKED CORN @ 111.2F, 5 LBS COOKED BAMBOO SHOOTS @93.4F. 15 LBS COOKED STEAK @78.1F IN PREP AREA, 15 LBS COOKED PORK @111.0F. SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA AS WELL AS PREP AREA OF TALL BOY TACO. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES ON PREP TABLE @ 76.2F,20 LBS OF MISO PASTE LOCATED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT OF PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 51.0F-62.5F, 20 LBS OF COOKED RICE LOCATED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER @ 80. F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD @ 41. OF OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MANY BROKEN WALL TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA ALONG SIDE OF SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TILES WHERE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 232022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Observed employee sampling food in prep kitchen, instructed to allow food handler eat in kitchen.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand wash signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Spray bottle not labeled in main kitchen, instructed to label.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restrain, instructed to wear.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable plastic containers as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
MAY 42021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER IN SERVER STATION SALAD COOLER (RAMEN-SAN AREA) NOR IN THE SERVER STATION COOLER IN EXPO AREA OF TALLBOY TACO. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM IN TALLBOY TACO HAS WATER THAT FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 85F AND 92F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 100F.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD ON TALLBOY TACO SIDE. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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