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Shinya Ramen House

Restaurant

3240 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

South Loop

May 29, 2024 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Slime buildup found inside ice machine; unlabeled food containers and broken urinal also flagged.

Key Findings

  • Brownish slimy substance discovered on the ice maker interior; staff instructed to clean and sanitize.
  • Multiple food storage containers in back and by bar lacked product labels.
  • Stove burners and fryer interiors had accumulated debris requiring cleaning.
  • Men's urinal was out of order and needed repair.

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 #16 โ€” FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR AND BY THE BAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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Inspection History

Shinya Ramen House has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 24, 2026.

Sep 24, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Sep 3, 2026Fail

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

6 violations
Aug 11, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Sep 2, 2025Pass

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

4 violations
Jul 11, 2025No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

May 29, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations
May 21, 2024Fail

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

6 violations
May 9, 2024No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Mar 27, 2023Pass

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Mar 23, 2023Fail

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

13 violations
Jan 19, 2023No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Nov 23, 2021Pass

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

5 violations
Nov 23, 2021Out of Business

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

Nov 23, 2021Pass

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