KINTON RAMEN1 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23

CHICAGO, IL - KINTON RAMEN1 received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/11/2023.

The facility operates from 163 N SANGAMON ST in West Loop, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on the Premises While Tcs Foods (pork, Chicken, Rice) Were Being Prepared and Served. Instructed Management That a City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Must Be Present at All Times While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared or Served. Priority Foundation 7-38-012. Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The second violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The third violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: Observed a Large Stock Pot on Premises Too Large to Be Fully Submerged in the 3- Compartment Sink. Instructed to Remove All Large Dishes/pots That Are Too Large to Be Submerged in the 3-compartment Sink From Premises or Provide a Written Alternative Warewashing Procedure That States How the Facility Will Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize Large Dishes.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fourth violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fifth violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: Observed Facility Without a Chemical Test Kit on Site for the Sanitizer (quat) Being Used for Sanitizing at the Three-compart. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.