RAMEN WASABI.

Chicago Health Dept

819 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

12 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OD PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE HAS EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 28

2024

PASS 1 violation

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.

MAR 22

2023

PASS 3 violations

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.

FEB 9

2022

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 2

2022

FAIL 6 violations

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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 1

2019

PASS 1 violation

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.

OCT 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

JUL 25

2017

PASS 4 violations

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,

SEP 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

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.

FEB 17

2015

PASS 2 violations

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.

FEB 5

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

JAN 6

2015

FAIL 0 violations

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