Birdman Ramen

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Inspections

1. Aug 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 12, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 10, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F. AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2618486 DATED JUNE 3 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jun 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES.

5. May 20, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. May 13, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVER LINE AREA UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF WITHOUT USING VALVES UNDERNEATH SINK. HOT WATER MUST BE TURNED OFF FOR SINK TO STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH TOWEL AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO FILL UP CONSUMER WATER PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT HARD BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW FOODS ARE STORED BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN FROM AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED CHICKEN FEET HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN FEET ($35). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; NOTED IN FACILITY (ROP) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT WITH NO DATE. IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CHICKEN 15 POUNDS AND 20 POUNDS OF PORK VALUE OF $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT SOIL BUILD UP IN BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2603746 DATED OCTOBER 1 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #51 REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP. OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

7. Oct 1, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AND HANDSINK IN PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

8. Sep 23, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND KIT MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BSMT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED LIVE AMERICAN ROACH AND DEAD AMERICAN ROACHES IN REAR PREP AND BASMT STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FILL 1ST BASIN AND 3RD BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FAUCET SPOUTMSO IT IS LONG ENOUGH TO FILL ALL BASINS AT 3 COMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINPIPE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. PRIORITY VOILATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BROKEN, CRAKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH AND 2 COMP SINK PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, DISH, AND UTILITY SINK AREA. ALSO NOTED FOOD AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHINANICAL VENTILATION WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP 2 COMP SINK AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED LIGHT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING MISSING FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.