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STRINGS RAMEN 2

1629 N HALSTED, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STRINGS RAMEN 2 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 20, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 26, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times on April 20, 2015. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED FOUR 5 BUCKETS OF PORK SOUP DATED 10/22/15 AT 57.0F VALUED $500 WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ALL SOUP WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMP CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIR MAN CAME AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITHCEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MSUT EB SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OF LARGE ENOUGH 3 COMPARMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SOOT/DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED 3 DOZEN EGGS ON SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. EGGS WERE FOUND AT 65.7F. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. OBSERVED PORK ON COUNTER AT 108.9F NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. PORK WAS DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING PORK. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. RAW WOOD SHELVES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPE THAT LEADS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED BUTCHER STYLE STANDING MEAT SAW WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. IF ITEM IS NOT GOING TO BE USED. STANDING BUTCHER MEAT SAW MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR PRODUCT AND KEEP WALK IN COOLER ORGANIZED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. RESTAURNAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING IDPH CERTIFICATES FOR ITS STAFF.
  4. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR SO THAT ITS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN UPPER AND LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THE THE WOOD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE WALK IN COOLER GLASS DOORS MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND MAINTAINED. MUST KEEP FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE CONCRETE UNDER DISH MACHINE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPE THAT LEADS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN REAR EXIT WAY. MUST REMOVE OF ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

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