RAMEN TAKEYA

819 W FULTON MARKET, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. CanvassApr 2, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassApr 2, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 47. 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 58. 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.
3. Non-InspectionDec 8, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassAug 28, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 45. 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.
5. Non-InspectionAug 19, 2024

   0 infractions

6. ComplaintMar 22, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 47. 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.
   • 51. 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.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
7. Non-InspectionMar 15, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 9, 2022

   0 infractions

9. CanvassFeb 2, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 22. 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.
   • 25. 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
   • 39. 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.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A COVER ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR.
   • 64. 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.
10. Non-InspectionJan 25, 2022

    0 infractions

11. CanvassOct 1, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 41. 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.
12. CanvassOct 3, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 23. 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
    • 29. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 58. 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.
13. CanvassJun 21, 2018

    0 infractions

14. ComplaintJul 25, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 34. 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,
    • 35. 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,
    • 41. 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,
15. CanvassSep 9, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 28. * 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.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
    • 32. 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.
16. License Re-InspectionFeb 17, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
    • 35. 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.
17. LicenseFeb 5, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.
    • 18. 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
    • 35. 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.
18. LicenseJan 6, 2015

    0 infractions