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Birdman Ramen

Restaurant

800 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Mar 31, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Exposed foam-like caulk and peeling baseboards found in food prep areas during re-inspection.

Key Findings

  • Exposed foam-like caulk observed on walls at the bar and behind cold holding units in prep areas; inspector ordered resurfacing to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • Baseboards peeling off walls throughout prep areas; facility instructed to repair or replace and maintain them.

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 #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AT BAR IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 14, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 7, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Mar 31, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations
Mar 31, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Mar 26, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Mar 26, 2026Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Standout inspection
Jan 16, 2026Conditional

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

11 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 9, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

21 violations
Feb 10, 2025Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

1 violation
Feb 5, 2025Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

5 violations