What is Monster Ramen's health inspection score?

Monster Ramen has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Monster Ramen last inspected?

Monster Ramen was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Monster Ramen have?

Monster Ramen has 11 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Monster Ramen safe to eat at?

Yes, Monster Ramen has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Monster Ramen serve?

Monster Ramen serves Ramen cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Monster Ramen

Name: Monster Ramen
Address: 3435 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 93

3435 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Ramen•Logan Square

Ranked #133 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 99% of ramen restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Mar 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND POT TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE OR REMOVE POT FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP TO SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FANS PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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