Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Tanaka Ramen
553-555 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jun 12, 2025
6
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 12, 2025
- #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TOFU, EGGS). MUST HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:10 PM.
- #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 11, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 3, 2023 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Jun 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Tanaka Ramen?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 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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