Mk Noodle
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
41
Score
MK NOODLE, located at 3341 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 25, 2025, resulting in a score of 41. This inspection identified 2 major and 14 minor violations. Across 9 scored inspections, MK NOODLE has historically received mostly high-risk ratings.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
41
Aug 27, 2025
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
50
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
26
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
33
Jul 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 19, 2021
License
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Sep 25, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE, SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR OF PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED SHELVING FISH TANK AND JUNK AND MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORAGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN CORNER OF EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE BURNERS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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