Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KURO RAMEN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632255
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOO HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN 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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621322
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH BALLS STORED IN CARBOARD BOXES IN THE COOLER. OBESRVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAG WITH DUMPLINGS STORED IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620837
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615036
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WTIH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS STORED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENTS AND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT FILLED WITH GREASE AND NOT COVERED, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, WHILE ITEMS ARE UNATTENDED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES, AND COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613209
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596007
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PREP TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT BREEDING AND HARBORING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS COOKED AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS THAT ARE STORED THERE FOR SERVICE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585904
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585430
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IN PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SIDES OF COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA BEING WIRE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556032
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555883
Location recorded for this inspection · KURO RAMEN · 2246 S CANAL ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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