RUMAN CHAI SHAI & RESTAURANT
6348 N ARTESIAN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60659
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMET SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA AND ONE ON WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED, BAGS OF ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT AND ON DISHWASHING FACIITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.