What is Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya's health inspection score?

Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya last inspected?

Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya have?

Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya safe to eat at?

Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya

Name: Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya
Address: 1482 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 70

1482 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Wicker Park

Ranked #380 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+44 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1482 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INFORMED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, NOODLES, RICE, & CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS IN THE EVENT OF KIT NEEDED IT CAN BE USED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE WITH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. AS WELL AS THE PIPE AT THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS TRHOUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, NOODLES, RICE, & CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
METERED FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE RESTROOMS DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR COOLER TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP SINK DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REATTACH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP, GREASE, AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT AND AT THE END OF COOKLINE ON THE SIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (COOLING CHICKEN, NOODLES) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE CORNERS AND FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO STRIPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STOREAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2-DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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