SHINYA RAMEN HOUSE.
3240 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 22025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COVERS/LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFMS ON SITE.
MAY 292024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STOVE BURNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IS OUT OF ORDER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 212024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STOVE BURNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IS OUT OF ORDER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAR 272023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 232023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC, MISSING COMMON FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BUILT-IN STOPPERS BROKEN. SAID THE STOPPER IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND A MEAT SLICER FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD FILLED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND TWO LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
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.
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 232021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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