Birdman Ramen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 12, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 10, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jun 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to keep all items at least 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving racks in basement of facility. Instructed manager to replace or repaint racks.

     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 missing ceiling tiles near walk in cooler area. Instructed manager to replace tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 20, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. May 13, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     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 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight soil build up in bar hand washing sink and in bar dish machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Oct 1, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp sink in rear prep and handsink in prep faucet is leaking, instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Sep 23, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical14 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks across from utility sink near walk in cooler, instructed surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 comp sink in rear prep faucet is leaking, instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered 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: Observed food debris on floor behind equipment, instructed to clean and manitain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted lights not working in rear prep 2 comp sink area and basement storage, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted light protective shielding missing from basement storage area, instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechinanical ventilation with excessive dust, insturcted to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used