FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BIRDMAN RAMEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 10, 2025
Short Form Complaint
License #2988895
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection