Conditional

Ramova

3506-3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 25, 2026

Ramova was last inspected on February 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 25, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

    Inspector’s note: Found 2 containers of chili (10 lbs.) with use by date 1-26-26, chili cooked on site and held in prep cooler. instructed manager not to hold TCS food in refrigerator for more than 7 days, counting prep day as day one. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $15.

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing and before stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

    Official wording (code 44)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Deli cups are used as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert all kitchenware stored upright throughout prep areas to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on small freezer on second floor prep area with a buildup of black substance. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Noted beverage dispenser nozzle located in bar with slight buildup of slimy substance. Instructed to clean, sanitize, 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: Observed handsink at bar in need of a splashguard where beverage glasses will be store after washing during operations. Instructed to install

      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 standing rack with spices with buildup of debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drains in 1st and 2nd floor prep/dish, bar, and bar and basement with buildup of grime and organic debris accumulated. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: The double doors in the restaurant area are not completely rodent proofed at the bottom and center area; instructed to rodent proof doors as required to prevent rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings on both sides of the wall by the receiving door on the main floor; instructed to seal openings in wall. Observed exposed brick near kitchen entrance area; instructed to seal brick.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.