Pass

Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub

2548 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 20, 2026

Oishii Asian & Ramen Hub was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.12--- noted knives improperly stored between prep tables. Must properly store on a clean surface, proper knife holder or clean container.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13---noted dirty cloth curtains separating the cashier area and the rear prep.----interior of the mop sink extremely dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain all. 4-601.11(b)--- exterior of all cooks line equipment, all shelving of prep tables and under flat grill with excessive grease and food debris.----interior of the far rear tall reach-in freezer with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- floors throughout the entire facility especially under and behind cooking equipment with grease, food debris and dirt.----floor drain under the three compartment sink dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked such as the under cooked eggs served in the ramen bowls. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted knives improperly stored between prep tables. Must properly store on a clean surface, proper knife holder or clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored item throughout facility must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of all cooks line equipment, all shelving of prep tables and under flat grill with excessive grease and food debris.----interior of the far rear tall reach-in freezer with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Peeling plastic noted on the exterior of the cashier area soda cooler. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.----noted dirty cloth curtains separating the cashier area and the rear prep.----interior of the mop sink extremely dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving at the front cashier area.----extremely greasy and dirty faucet and hot and cold handles on the front prep hand washing sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the entire facility especially under and behind cooking equipment with grease, food debris and dirt.----floor drain under the three compartment sink dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unused cooler stored on the rear outdoor garbage area. Must remove to prevent rodent harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored with handles in contact with food items in prep coolers as well as tongs stored in between coolers on the prep line. Instructed to store all handles so as not to contact food items in between use as well as store utensils in a clean area in between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mineral deposits on interior components of ice machine in upper compartment. Instructed mananger to detail clean and maintain free of excessive build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored with handles in contact with food items in prep coolers as well as tongs stored in between coolers on the prep line. Instructed to store all handles so as not to contact food items in between use as well as store utensils in a clean area in between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mineral deposits on interior components of ice machine in upper compartment. Instructed mananger to detail clean and maintain free of excessive build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items stored on shelves and on food boxes throughout facility. Instructed manager to designate area and ensure employees store all personal items in designated area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 09/16/2024, report #2602885: #40) noted food handler in kitchen without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain. #41) noted wiping cloths on various prep tables in kitchen. Instructed to hold all wiping cloths in designated containers in a sanitizing solution in between use to prevent contamination of food and food surfaces. #47) noted cardboard used as liner on bottom of rusted food prep table. Instructed to remove and restore to smooth and easy to clean surface. #49) noted grease build-up in compartment underneath fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55) noted floor and floordrain under 3 compartment sink, floors underneath kitchen fryer, dry storage rack, and underneath coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted bulk dry ingredients at kitchen prep table without labels. Instructed to provide common names of items removed from its original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted food handler in kitchen without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wiping cloths on various prep tables in kitchen. Instructed to hold all wiping cloths in designated containers in a sanitizing solution in between use to prevent contamination of food and food surfaces.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board on deli cooler in kitchen stained with deep cuts. Instructed to clean and restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

      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: Noted cardboard used as liner on bottom of rusted food prep table. Instructed to remove and restore to smooth and easy to clean surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease build-up in compartment underneath fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease buildup on outside grease receptacle. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted floor and floordrain under 3 compartment sink, floors underneath kitchen fryer, dry storage rack, and underneath coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease build up on hood filters in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice machines ice scoops must be properly stored in a clean container. Not on top of the machine.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a cover/lid for the washroom waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted/hanging at the utility service sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers are required to have proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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