Ben's Noodles & Rice
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Ben's Noodles & Rice, located at 1139 W Bryn Mawr Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Across 15 recorded inspections, Ben's Noodles & Rice has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Feb 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
May 15, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
May 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Oct 30, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Dec 3, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Nov 26, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Dec 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYER, AND WOK STATION.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE MOP CLOSET.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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