Noodles & Company #673
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Noodles & Company #673 23 times, with records going back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Noodles & Company #673's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER ON CABINET FOR BOTTOM OF PASTA COOKER AND VENT COVER ON MECHANICAL HOUSING OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS ON MECHANICAL HARDWARE/MOTOR OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BASIN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS TO MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING INTENSITY.
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90
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.1F AND 1 LB OF MEATBALLS AT 47.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F AT KITCHEN COLD-HOLD UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLD UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE FURNACE AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Jun 16, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISH AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MINOR CLEANING NEEDED TO REAR PREP AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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95
Feb 26, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN HOOD.
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90
Apr 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. DOOR HANDLES, REACH IN COOLER HANDLES AND ALL STORAGE AREAS. ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN DISH ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 29, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE/VALVE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TOO MAINTAIN.
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74
Oct 19, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3.501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP ON THE PREP COOK LINE AT 48F-50F, VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED & DENATURED SHRIMP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL WHERE TOWELS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE/VALVE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TOO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Jan 5, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FRONT PREP AREA, ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60.1F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE COOLER WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, (36F) FOOD WAS MOVED TO ANOTHER PREP COOLER NEAR BY.
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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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; NOODLES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FRONT PREP AREA, ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MEN TOILET COMMODE NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING, AND FLOOR DRAIN IN LADIES BATHROOM NOT DRAINING, HAS CLEAR WASTE WATER COMING UP FROM DRAIN, WHEN HAND SINK IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/09/2016, REPORT #1971160, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 30 PACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS) WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL. (MANUFACTURER NAME, NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS). 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, RECORDS/LOGS UNAVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND BY POP STATION, FRONT OF RESTAURANT, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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78
Nov 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS) WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL. (MANUFACTURER NAME, NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BOWLS NOTED IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DRIED FOOD PARTICLES ON BOWLS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BOWLS CLEAN AND FREE FROM ANY FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PASTA PREP COOLER AT FRONT LINE WITH CONDENSATION WATER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, RECORDS/LOGS UNAVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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86
May 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURROUNDING HOT WATER HEATER WET , RUST COLORED. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK MISSING AT FRONT STATION/BAR SET UP WHERE WINE IS POURED AND SERVED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(COLD HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA). CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AROUND THE SODA NOZZLES ON POP DISPENSING MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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86
Nov 17, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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: SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING/MOP SINK AREA. MUST REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, WHICH HAVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND BLACK COLORED BUILD-UP PRESENT, LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LEFT ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. 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 7-15-15 ON REPORT# 1561212 NOT CORRECTED: -30-: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED OUT FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. -34-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLOSETS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED). -41- STORE ALL ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. -43- ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION-SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(COLD HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA). CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AROUND THE SODA NOZZLES ON POP DISPENSING MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIQUID RESIDE FROM FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY HANG ALL WET SQUEEGIES TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED OUT FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLOSETS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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70
Oct 3, 2014
Reinspection
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: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP SURFACES AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 26, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. NOTED OPEN WINE BOTTLES, CAKE AND OTHER DESSERTS,TWO WATER DISPENSERS,CUTTING KNIVES, PLATES AND CUPS BEING STORED AT A PREP AREA COUNTER LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. THE PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO CUSTOMER SEATING AND IS WITHIN ARMS REACH FROM A CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. THERE IS AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATOR STORED AT THE PREP AREA COUNTER STORING OPEN WINE AND DESSERTS. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (ADDITIONALLY,THIS AREA WAS INITIALLY CREATED TO BE A HOST STATION FOR STORING PACKAGED ITEMS. NO OPEN FOOD OR BEVERAGE WERE APPROVED FOR STORAGE,PREPARATION OR SERVICE IN THIS AREA) MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND ALONG THE COUNTER TOP TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP SURFACES AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN THE DINING ROOM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE OVER THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noodles & Company #673 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noodles & Company #673 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noodles & Company #673?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Noodles & Company #673.
Has Noodles & Company #673's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noodles & Company #673 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Noodles & Company #673 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Noodles & Company #673 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noodles & Company #673 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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