Birdman Ramen

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed two pigeons carcasses in fenced on outdoor garbage area instructed to remove said carcasses.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted expanding foam used to seal holes and opening chewed into. Instructed to use appropriate materials to smoothly seal all holes.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed peeling wall base instructed to repair and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed holes in the walls in basement wall near stairs. Instructed to seal.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors soiled with food debris and grease, including floor sinks throughout. Must clean and maintain floors.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Noted previous priority foundation violation #38 (rule #6-501.111) from 8/7/2026 inspection report #2633345 not corrected: 38) 6-501.111 noted over 25 rat droppings on floor around at the dining area where chairs are stored for children, at the bar. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Upon return for re-inspection, still noted over 20 rat droppings along wallbase at the bar, over 25 rat droppings at the kitchen prep area behind cooking equipment, and over 40 rat droppings at the dry storage area behind the heating unit and the enclosed dry storage, over 10 on window ledging with pots of plants. Update: 10/5/26 observed 40-50 rat droppings in basement prep, on prep tables, dish machine, under ice machine, under storage shelving, around basement utility sink, in fenced storage area in basement, in shared hall that leads to basment behind doors and around deep fryer oil and at 1st floor bar area near low temp dish machine consult with the pest control company. Eliminate rodent activity. Priority violation #7-42-090.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted expanding foam used to seal holes and opening chewed into. Instructed to use appropriate materials to smoothly seal all holes.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Exterior surfaces of greasetraps soiled & the upper, interior surfaces of basement ice machine not clean. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors soiled with food debris and grease, including floor sinks throughout. Must clean and maintain floors.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clutter and unnecessary items throughout basement areas. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Noted previous priority foundation violation #38 (rule #6-501.111) from 8/7/2026 inspection report #2633345 not corrected: 38) 6-501.111 noted over 25 rat droppings on floor around at the dining area where chairs are stored for children, at the bar. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Upon return for re-inspection, still noted over 20 rat droppings along wallbase at the bar, over 25 rat droppings at the kitchen prep area behind cooking equipment, and over 40 rat droppings at the dry storage area behind the heating unit and the enclosed dry storage, over 10 on window ledging with pots of plants. Still instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Must also consult with the pest control company. Eliminate rodent activity. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to detail clean and sanitize floors throughout, especially where rat droppings were found.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 15-20 rat droppings on the 1st floor at bar near low temp dish machine, under 3 comp sink. In kitchen prep behind cold holding unit. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas have additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed base boards peeling off walls throughout prep areas instructed to repair and or replace and maintain

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

2-401.11: **c** eating, drinking, or using tobacco found a food employee eating in sandwich in prep area place sandwich above coldholding unit rear prep area. Noted in basement prep observed personal food item stored inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove. Employees shall eat and drink only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food cannot result.

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): **c** temperature measuring devices (no thermometer in equipment) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 15-20 rat droppings on the floor in basement prap under the stairs where empty buckets and unsed equipment is located. Also observed approximately 6-10 rat droppings on the floor next to the rear exit door leading to trash area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Pic cleaned all rat droppings .additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11: **c** food storage-preventing contamination from the premises observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): (b) the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the reach in coolers, reach in freezer and chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: **c** maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter observed clutter stored on floor basement storage area located to the left hall before prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12: **c** cleaning, frequency and restrictions observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease on 1st floor and basement prep/ storage areas. Must maintain at all times.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12: **c** cleaning, frequency and restrictions must clean debris build up from floor & drains under, around,along wall bases in 1st floor and basement prep, dish, storage and bar.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13: **c** food handler training (pa 100-0367 food handling regulation enforcement act) observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while eggs were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager, daniel meredith, arrived on site at end of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Found a food employee eating in sandwich in prep area place sandwich above coldholding unit rear prep area. Noted in basement prep observed personal food item stored inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove. Employees shall eat and drink only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food cannot result.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the basement prep/dish. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand sink in basement prep area not accessible. Handsink blocked with bins and unused equipment. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in basement prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage in the washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed interior of ice machines with an accumulation of a blackish pink slimey build up dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager to ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-202.16//observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler and on top surface of grease trap on 3 compartment sink in basement, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to refinish surfaces by sanding, painting and sealing or replace and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed water and ice station with no handsink. A handwash sink is needed in this food prep area. Instructed to install sink in prep area that is easily accessible or remove ice bin and water dispenser and cap off waterline. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed walk in cooler at 48.9 f at time of inspection. Instructed to have walk-in cooler serviced to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41 f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted no lock on west exit door to shared washroom (washrooms are shared with neighborhing business). Also noted no lock on basement dishroom/food prep area where walk in cooler and food will be stored. Instructed to protect business and food prep areas by installing locks on doors to prevent potential tampering of stored food items.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler and on top surface of grease trap on 3 compartment sink in basement, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to refinish surfaces by sanding, painting and sealing or replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted men's washroom door handle loose with tissue filling gaps, black kitchen door that leads to basement off hinge and broken self-closing device and outlet in ktichen on northeast wall with duct tape. Instructed to repair/remove.