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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Kameya Ramen

604 W Belmont Ave

Last inspected Jun 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

Jun 16, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRON 3-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST 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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 23, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

License

May 30, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 23, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SUSHI PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PLANTS ON THE SIDE OF SUSHI LINE AND ABOVE FOOD IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLANTS AS IT IS A SOURCE FOR CONTAMINATION TO SUSHI LINE AND SURROUNDING FOOD ITEMS.

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 contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AT SUSHI LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CARDBOARD USED A SHELFLINER IN BASEMENT ON FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH NONPOROUS SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NOTED PREP TABLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF COOK LINE STOVE WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TOPS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EVIDENCE OF LEAK ON BASEMENT WALLS, DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, BASEMENT FLOORS NOT CLEAN WITH CRACKS, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

License

May 23, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 15, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(STARCH,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source

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