Joy Yee Noodle
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
74
Score
JOY YEE NOODLE, located at 1335 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on March 6, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, and food being properly labeled in its original container. Over 26 scored inspections, JOY YEE NOODLE has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 10, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Aug 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
May 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 26, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 4, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 30, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 15, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 6, 2025 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
6
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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