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TAKUMI RAMEN

1239 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-06-01; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-06-01), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-06-01: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND BACK DOOR OPEN INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED SO NO UNWANTED PESTS MAY ENTER.
  • Not Critical: CHI-41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SPONGES ON SITE THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OR CHANGE FREQUENTLY
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL 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
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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