What is Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago's health inspection score?

Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago last inspected?

Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago was last inspected on July 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago have?

Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago safe to eat at?

Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago

Name: Kohoku-ku Ramen Chicago
Address: 1136 W THORNDALE AVE, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 82

1136 W THORNDALE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/12/2024

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0Good

Edgewater

Ranked #93 of 237 in Edgewater

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

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

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1136 W THORNDALE AVE , Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER AT THE PREP TABLE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH STAINED RUNNING WATER, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 47, 53, 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573729 DATED 4/5/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- --4-202.16: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. MUST ALSO NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. --6-501.19: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. --6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- --FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS (ONE OF THE DOORS LOOSE AND MISSING SCREWS) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. --PEELING PAINT AT BOTTOM WALL OF THE BATHROOM --DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

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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