Did Kameya Ramen pass its last health inspection?

Kameya Ramen at 604 W Belmont Ave was inspected on Jun 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Kameya Ramen?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Kameya Ramen

604 W Belmont Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 16, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 16, 2025

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 16, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2021	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2017	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2017	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Kameya Ramen — questions

Did Kameya Ramen pass its last health inspection?: Kameya Ramen at 604 W Belmont Ave was inspected on Jun 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Kameya Ramen?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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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