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Birdman Ramen

Restaurant

800 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Aug 7, 2026 — Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Inspectors found over 25 rat droppings on the floor near the children's chair storage area and bar.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • More than 25 rat droppings discovered on dining area floors where children's chairs are stored and at the bar.
  • Inspector ordered pest control consultation and premises treatment for rodent infestation.
  • Floors throughout the restaurant must be detailed cleaned and sanitized, particularly where rat droppings were found.

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:

NOTED OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DINING AREA WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED FOR CHILDREN AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations