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Shinya Ramen House

Restaurant

3240 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

South Loop

Sep 2, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Cutting boards with deep grooves and stains require sanding or replacement to prevent bacterial growth.

Key Findings

  • Cutting boards in the rear prep area have deep, dark grooves and stains and must be sanded or replaced to maintain a cleanable surface.
  • Walls, ceiling tiles, and vents in the food prep area are dirty with food splatters and stains requiring cleaning and maintenance.
  • Floor drains and corners throughout food prep areas contain food, dirt, and debris and need thorough cleaning.
  • No valid allergen training certificate on file for the certified food manager; certificate must be obtained and maintained.

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 #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Violation code #53 โ€” TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COVERS/LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2024Pass

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.