Noodles & Company
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
Noodles & Company, located at 1 S Franklin St in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations, though the facility demonstrated proper cooling methods and adequate temperature control equipment. Across 23 recorded inspections, Noodles & Company has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Jan 11, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Nov 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Jun 28, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 14, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 17, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BENEATH ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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