Did Tanaka Ramen pass its last health inspection?

Tanaka Ramen at 553-555 W Diversey Pkwy was inspected on Mar 14, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Tanaka Ramen?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.

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

Tanaka Ramen

553-555 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 14, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 14, 2023

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR AND PEELING TAPE NOTED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT PREP SHELVING.MUST REMOVE RUST. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-601.11(B)---EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVES IN THE REAR PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.-- 6-501.114--- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO IE: UNUSED PREP TABLES AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. : 6-501.113-- NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 14, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2023	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2022	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2022	Short Form Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2020	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 24, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2015	License	Pass	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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Tanaka Ramen — questions

Did Tanaka Ramen pass its last health inspection?: Tanaka Ramen at 553-555 W Diversey Pkwy was inspected on Mar 14, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Tanaka Ramen?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.
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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