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RON OF JAPAN

230 E ONTARIO ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RON OF JAPAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631593

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345720

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345367

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH RAW AND/OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK AND SUSHI ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THESE ITEMS ON ALL COPIES OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT CONSTRUCTED OF RAW, UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREEN SLIME AT BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED FOR SALAD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320738

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240682

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -REAR PREP AREA -BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT PROPER LABEL OR COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11- OBSERVED TUNA STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, IN FREEZER WALK IN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PACKAGES/CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144596

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST RAISE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990090

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQIPMENT STORED IN PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632351

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448006

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439520

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASE BOARDS MISSING IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASE BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE IN DOOR TO KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199330

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199324

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM MIDDLE SECOND COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT FROM OPEN SEAM AT BOTTOM OF SINKS. MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK AND USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199323

Location recorded for this inspection · RON OF JAPAN · 230 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT OPENED SINK VALVE FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AND A SLOW TRICKLE OF BROWN DIS-COLORED WATER POURED FROM NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR SINK. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT. 2-10-14. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM MIDDLE SECOND COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT FROM OPEN SEAM AT BOTTOM OF SINKS. MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK AND USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT STAIRS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED SINKS ARE FOR FOOD PREPARATION ONLY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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