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Birdman Ramen

Restaurant

800 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Mar 26, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found 15-20 rat droppings across the kitchen and bar area.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Evidence of rodent activity detected, with droppings found near the bar, dish machine, and behind cold holding units in the kitchen.
  • Ice bin interior requires cleaning and maintenance.
  • Exposed foam-like caulk observed on walls in prep areas behind cold holding units needs resurfacing for proper sanitation.
  • Peeling baseboards throughout prep areas require repair or replacement.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT BAR NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMP SINK. IN KITCHEN PREP BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Birdman Ramen has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 36% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.

Standout inspection
Oct 5, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 14, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 7, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Mar 31, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Mar 31, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Mar 26, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Mar 26, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Standout inspection
Jan 16, 2026Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

11 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 9, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

21 violations
Feb 10, 2025Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

1 violation
Feb 5, 2025Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

5 violations