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Takumi Ramen

1239 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 1, 2026

4

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 1, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND BACK DOOR OPEN INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED SO NO UNWANTED PESTS MAY ENTER.
  2. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SPONGES ON SITE THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OR CHANGE FREQUENTLY
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 1, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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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Takumi Ramen — questions

Did Takumi Ramen pass its last health inspection?
Takumi Ramen at 1239 W 18th St was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Takumi Ramen?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND BACK DOOR OPEN INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED SO NO UNWANTED PESTS MAY ENTER.
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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