Pass

Tamashii Ramen

810 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026

Tamashii Ramen was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTD TO COVER AND INVERT OR Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when a CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Exterior surface of walk in cooler including door and handles of walk in cooler and walk in freezer with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handlers obtained hand soap for the hand sink during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage at bar handwash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen prep sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at (63f). Instructed person in charge of hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low-temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing strength of the sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must be properly sanitized at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperature in the rear prep area, such as 5 lbs of chicken at 47.2f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 5 lbs at all 50 cold tcs. Food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served such as (chicken, pork, lamb, etc.) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handlers obtained hand soap for the hand sink during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperature in the rear prep area, such as 10lbs of beef at 51.2f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 10 lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the kitchen and storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of single service items (cups, etc) stored directly on the floor in the bar. Must elevate off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a soup pot too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove large dishes that are too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink from premises or provide a written alternative warewashing procedure that states how the facility will wash, rinse, and sanitize large dishes.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the dish area handwashing sink. Must provide adequate water pressure at all handwashing sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor lighting in the dry food and chemical storage area. Instructed to replace all burned-out light bulbs in said areas and maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)-observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without a label (sugar). Instructed to provide common name to properly identify.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Must have a contract with a licensed exterminator who will provide insect and vermin services at least twice a year. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers provided at 3-compartment sinks at bar and dish washing area. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.