Joy Yee Noodle

1335 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 26 inspections at Joy Yee Noodle, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 11 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Joy Yee Noodle on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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74
Dec 10, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL AND TOILET. (BOTH WASHROOMS HAVE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET AND URINAL). OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS (MOPS BROOMS) STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK.
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82
Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION(LARGE WIRED CAGE) ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AREA ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY PROVIDE APPROVED BAIT STATIONS TO CONTROL PEST BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, MARINATED BEEF, CRAB RANGOON MIX, COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS, GARLIC AND OIL) ALL STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS(WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION,2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR EXPIRE DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG EDGES AND CORNERS OF UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION IN PLACE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA , 2 DEAD SMALL ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND WHITE BULK STORAGE ROLLING CARTS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL LEADING DOWNSTAIRS TO STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SEAWEED SALAD,CRAB RANGOON CREAM CHEESE STUFFING, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED NOODLES,TOMATOES ETC, STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED ITEMS , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN.
6
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING SEASONINGS AND HERBS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, AND WALK IN FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE EXTRA-LARGE COOKING POTS IN THE PREP AREA LARGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR WARE WASHING MACHINE, AND CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION HOW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WILL BE PROPERLY CLEANED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN LARGE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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52
May 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A REAR PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 60F, VALUED AT $50. 25 LBS OF RAW PORK, 57F, VALUED AT $40. 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 60F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR HOSES & PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATED ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE, SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. ALSO, ADJUST MIDDLE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN TICKY CONTACT SURFACES IN SAID AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.
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67
Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,
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95
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AREA BY CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED TO GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNOB BROKEN AT HOT WATER FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,
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67
Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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90
Oct 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCEALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES ON KNIFE MAGNET RACK. INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES ONLY ON KNIFE RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLES AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION DIFFICULT TO TURN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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82
Mar 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. ALSO MULTIPLE NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON STORAGE BOXES AND UNUSED BOWLS. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 GAP INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM SOUTH DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS PLACE SETTINGS/UTENSILS IMPROPERLY SET, WRAPPED NAPKIN NOTED AROUND HANDLE ONLY, EXPOSING MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO PROPERLY WRAP OR REPLACE SETTING AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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67
Mar 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 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: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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82
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 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: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Feb 26, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF BOTH DOORS, MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO NOTICED A LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR(GLASS) REACH-IN COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE NOTED ON REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-4-14 ON REPORT# 1501467 NOT CORRECTED:-33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP. -34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. -35-DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT-38-OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 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: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RICE STORAGE BIN AND SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BUS PANS W/ LIDS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 4, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE A SOILED MULTI USE PAN IN A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. THE EMPLOYEE THEN PLACED THE PAN ON THE STOVE AND TURNED ON THE BURNER TO USE FOR COOKING. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL MULTI USE CONTAINERS IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP BUT NO SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, IN DISHWASHING AREAS,UNDER SINKS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT,IN THE MOTORHOUSING OF PREP COOLERS,IN CORNERS,ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING ON SOILED LINEN AND FLYING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 30, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN AND EGGS) ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.5F-58.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 60LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $120. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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Aug 15, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT 61F. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. FAX A LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPS OF FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. THESE FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED EGGS (10 DOZEN), COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN (160 LBS) MILK (5 GALLONS). TOTAL VALUE DENATURED $310
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES AND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES. ONE LIVE ROACH OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND ONE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION AUGUST 15, 2013.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCTOBER 3, 2012 WERE NOT CORRECTED (#30, 33, 34, 35) ALL DESCRIBED BELOW. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS INSTRUCTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE (11/8/13).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. (11/8/13).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST (11/08/13).
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE SIDES AND DOOR OF THE NORTHWEST LINE COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS A WORN OUT BLADE, REPLACE THE WORN BLADE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT DAILY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Store the cleavers in the cooking area in a sanitary place, not in between dirty equipment.
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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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the soda gun holder and the ice machine door interior .
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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. Repair the damaged floor grout next to the stock pot stoves.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Clean dirty buildup out of the floor drains regularly to reduce smallfly harborage.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Upon inspection of the food handlers hands, several of the cooks had long fingernails and the manager was instructed to have the food handlers keep there fingernails trimmed to facilitate good hygiene and minimize possible food adulteration.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joy Yee Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joy Yee Noodle on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joy Yee Noodle?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Joy Yee Noodle.

Has Joy Yee Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joy Yee Noodle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joy Yee Noodle 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 Joy Yee Noodle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joy Yee Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.