What is Kuro Ramen's health inspection score?

Kuro Ramen has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kuro Ramen last inspected?

Kuro Ramen was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kuro Ramen have?

Kuro Ramen has 23 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kuro Ramen safe to eat at?

Yes, Kuro Ramen has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Kuro Ramen

Name: Kuro Ramen
Address: 2246 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 94

2246 S CANAL ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #50 of 459 in Chinatown

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

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

2246 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

May

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOO HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES, AND COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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