SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHINYA RAMEN HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

3240 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 2, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALFood 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.

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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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.

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