What is Kinton Ramen1's health inspection score?

Kinton Ramen1 has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kinton Ramen1 last inspected?

Kinton Ramen1 was last inspected on May 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kinton Ramen1 have?

Kinton Ramen1 has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kinton Ramen1 safe to eat at?

Kinton Ramen1 has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kinton Ramen1 serve?

Kinton Ramen1 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kinton Ramen1

Name: Kinton Ramen1
Address: 163 N SANGAMON ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 83

163 N SANGAMON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #716 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

163 N SANGAMON ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, RAMEN, RICE BOWLS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE) 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 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED A LARGE STOCK POT ON PREMISES TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE DISHES/POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−4 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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