What is Ramova's health inspection score?

Ramova has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ramova last inspected?

Ramova was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ramova have?

Ramova has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ramova safe to eat at?

Yes, Ramova has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ramova serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ramova

Name: Ramova
Address: 3506-3520 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 92

3506-3520 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #410 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Aug 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
Found 2 containers of chili (10 lbs.) with use by date 1-26-26, chili cooked on site and held in prep cooler. instructed manager not to hold TCS food in refrigerator for more than 7 days, counting prep day as day one. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $15.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing and before stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Deli cups are used as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE STORED UPRIGHT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLE LOCATED IN BAR WITH SLIGHT BUILDUP OF SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR IN NEED OF A SPLASHGUARD WHERE BEVERAGE GLASSES WILL BE STORE AFTER WASHING DURING OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STANDING RACK WITH SPICES WITH BUILDUP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRAINS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISH, BAR, AND BAR AND BASEMENT WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME AND ORGANIC DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE RESTAURANT AREA ARE NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL BY THE RECEIVING DOOR ON THE MAIN FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−9 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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