BIRDMAN RAMEN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT SOIL BUILD UP IN BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AND HANDSINK IN PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. PRIORITY VOILATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP 2 COMP SINK AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING MISSING FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHINANICAL VENTILATION WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.