Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Birdman Ramen
212 E Ohio St
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9 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 10, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 50Other
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F. AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2618486 DATED JUNE 3 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 13, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH TOWEL AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO FILL UP CONSUMER WATER PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 15Other
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FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT HARD BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW FOODS ARE STORED BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN FROM AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHICKEN FEET HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN FEET ($35). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; NOTED IN FACILITY (ROP) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT WITH NO DATE. IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CHICKEN 15 POUNDS AND 20 POUNDS OF PORK VALUE OF $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT SOIL BUILD UP IN BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2603746 DATED OCTOBER 1 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #51 REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP. OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AND HANDSINK IN PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 23, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND KIT MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE AMERICAN ROACH AND DEAD AMERICAN ROACHES IN REAR PREP AND BASMT STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FILL 1ST BASIN AND 3RD BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FAUCET SPOUTMSO IT IS LONG ENOUGH TO FILL ALL BASINS AT 3 COMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. PRIORITY VOILATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP 2 COMP SINK AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source