What is Birdman Ramen's health inspection score?

Birdman Ramen has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Birdman Ramen last inspected?

Birdman Ramen was last inspected on March 31, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birdman Ramen have?

Birdman Ramen has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birdman Ramen safe to eat at?

Birdman Ramen has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Birdman Ramen serve?

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

Official Health Record

Birdman Ramen

Name: Birdman Ramen
Address: 800 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 53

800 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/31/2026

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Japanese•Lakeview

Ranked #782 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 32% of japanese restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 31, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-31 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+52 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 27/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (53/100) 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.

Location

800 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

2 inspections

10 high priority

22 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass with Conditions

1 High10 Med

11 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

9 High12 Med

21 total9 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−150 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (12)

−60 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−150 pts

Risk factor bonus (9× +5)−45 pts

Feb 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16//OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

License InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WATER AND ICE STATION WITH NO HANDSINK. A HANDWASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THIS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK IN PREP AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR REMOVE ICE BIN AND WATER DISPENSER AND CAP OFF WATERLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WALK-IN COOLER SERVICED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED NO LOCK ON WEST EXIT DOOR TO SHARED WASHROOM (WASHROOMS ARE SHARED WITH NEIGHBORHING BUSINESS). ALSO NOTED NO LOCK ON BASEMENT DISHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD WILL BE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT BUSINESS AND FOOD PREP AREAS BY INSTALLING LOCKS ON DOORS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR HANDLE LOOSE WITH TISSUE FILLING GAPS, BLACK KITCHEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO BASEMENT OFF HINGE AND BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND OUTLET IN KTICHEN ON NORTHEAST WALL WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE.

Base deductions−26 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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