Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
Last Inspected
2024-08-28
What You Should Know
✓ 3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-08-28
⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2015, 2015)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling serious 4×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene serious 1×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
Inspection History
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minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
2023-03-22 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC WRAP WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE ONE-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
2022-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
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serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.6F. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 43.7F INSIDE PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMA...
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement...
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST COVER WASTE WATER PIPE OR REMOVE LIQUOR BOTTLES FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR.
minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION REGARDING COVID VACCINATION/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of th...
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minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON TOP OF THE REACH IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, AND IN THE 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN NOT IN USE, WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
2018-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE HEATH FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.502.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR STAFF TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES...
serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ON-STE AND STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005
serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
8.201.14(B)(1)(2) PREPARING SUSHI ON-SITE WITHOUT A PH READER TO TEST RICE, OR LETTER FROM LAB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PH KIT OR LETTER FROM LAB TO KEEP ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.201.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
2017-07-25 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL,
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING DOWN TO CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
2016-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH STAINED SURFACES NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-02-17 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR OUTSIDE DOOR, GREATER THAN I INCH GAP NOTED.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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