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Akahoshi Ramen

2340 N California Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 20, 2026

7

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on May 20, 2026

  1. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED RAMEN BOWLS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID BOWLS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
  3. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE PASTRY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA USED FOR DOUGH PREPARATION. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALTERNATIVE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES FOR SAID EQUIPMENT.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 20, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 14, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2023License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Akahoshi Ramen — questions

Did Akahoshi Ramen pass its last health inspection?
Akahoshi Ramen at 2340 N California Ave was inspected on May 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Akahoshi Ramen?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED RAMEN BOWLS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID BOWLS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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