451 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
South LoopA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspectors found over 100 mouse droppings throughout the kitchen, triggering immediate closure and pest control requirement.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BY THE DISHWASHER, BY THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE BOTTOM OF SOME PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.
E Ramen has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 11, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
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