Cozy Noodles & Rice
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Cozy Noodles & Rice has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593628 ON 04/29/2024. #16. OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE WASHABLES CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 STAINLESS CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F(COOKED ON WEDNESDAY), 74.7F AND 78.8F(COOKED TODAY)NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED; COOKED DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED ON PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 20, VALUE 25.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AFTER I FINISHED THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A WHITE THERMOMETER THAT WAS BROUGHT IN. AFTER HER REQUEST,
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD WITH DUST AND SPLATTERED FOOD IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 12/16/21. REPORT #: 2545761 49: 4-602.13 WE MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 55: 2-102.13 NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN FISH IS THAWING WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). THE PACKAGE MUST BE OPENED OR MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP BEFORE THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A HANDLE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CUP FROM THE CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GREASE WAS FOUND DRIPPING FROM THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS HOODS, FANS, GUARDS, AND DUCTING, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM DRAINING OR DRIPPING ONTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINEN, AND SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED AND VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 16, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR METAL WALLS OF THE BASEMENT MEAT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CUTS AND OPEN HOLES EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CHICKE, BEAN SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 53.4 F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 53.2 F AND TOFU AT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE RELOCATED OR ENCASE SAID PIPE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA .UNIT WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES AND BROKE AGAIN. MUST REPLACE SAID LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WATER BETWEEN COUNTER TOP TILES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.WAITRESS/COFFEE AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOODS AND DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Aug 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 29, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE FRONT DINING ROOM COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN IN THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE HOLSTER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO AVOID INDIRECTED HAND CONTACT WITH (ICE) READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION REMOVING RAW CHICKEN FROM METAL PREP TABLE, WIPE DOWN TABLE WITH SPONGE THEN PROCEED TO WIPE CLEAN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH SAME SPONGE. THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING CHICKEN AND CHICKEN CONTAMINATED SPONGE AND ENTER THE COOKS LINE. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HIS HANDS, HE PROCEEDED TO WASH HIS HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES WERE BEING IMPROPERLY WASHED.MEANWHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING THREE, RAW CHICKEN CONTAMINATED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED MEANS OF CONTAMINATION WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ONLY THE WASH SINK WAS FILLED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIRTY POT BEING STORED INSIDE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND REMOVED POT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-22-10 NOT CORRCTED. #30-OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.#32- REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK NUT STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WOKS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE. MUST NOT STORE POTS/PANS DIRTY OR ON FLOORS. APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN DIRTY, USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS, NEW OR USED, CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LEVEL WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STANDUP COOLER. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cozy Noodles & Rice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cozy Noodles & Rice on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cozy Noodles & Rice?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cozy Noodles & Rice.
Has Cozy Noodles & Rice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cozy Noodles & Rice have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cozy Noodles & Rice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cozy Noodles & Rice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cozy Noodles & Rice is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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