MAR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RAMEN WORKS.
BEAT. 26/100
2235 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 29, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, NOODLES, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AREA AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED SLICERS, BOXES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
FEB 212019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, NOODLES, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AREA AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED SLICERS, BOXES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
MAY 162017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR DETACHED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). CLEAN FRYER, BURNERS, LOWER SHELVE ON PREP TABLES IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND DINING AREA. DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILD IN THE MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA HAS LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK. WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS NOT WORKING, BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINKS. HOT RUNNING WATER AND SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AND FAUCET HANDLE IS REPAIRED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING PANEL ON FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM CEILING FAN,WINDOW SILLS .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD,LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN METER CLOSET
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINATIN.
DEC 312015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RE-SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS UNDER THE COUNTER SHELF WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL/PVC SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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