SHINYA RAMEN HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

3240 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COVERS/LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN ALL. -THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFMS ON SITE.

MAY 29

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR AND BY THE BAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STOVE BURNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IS OUT OF ORDER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 21

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR A REMINDER ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (RAMEN AND DON ITEMS THAT CONTAIN SOFT BOILED AND OVER EASY EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DIGITAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR AND BY THE BAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STOVE BURNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IS OUT OF ORDER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAR 27

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 FOUND A 120-GALLON STOCK POT ON SITE. THE STOCK POT IS TOO LARGE TO INSERT IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AWRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID POT.

MAR 23

2023

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND MENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM, NOTED DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH PLATES AND BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING CONCENTRATION (PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS). THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC, MISSING COMMON FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BUILT-IN STOPPERS BROKEN. SAID THE STOPPER IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND A 120-GALLON STOCK POT ON SITE. THE STOCK POT IS TOO LARGE TO INSERT IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AWRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID POT.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND A MEAT SLICER FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD FILLED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD PIECES UNDER THE FRYER, UNDER THE PASTA COOKER, AND STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP STATION. NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2544656 CONDUCTED ON 11/23/21. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. 4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 23

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.

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