Noodles & Company
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
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Noodles & Company appears in inspection records 30 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2025
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS RANGING FROM 72-83F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA REACHING 72F AND HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM REACHING WATER TEMPETURE AT 83F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED FACING UP IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUPTION IS BEING MADE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THE END OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590191, ON 02/27/2024. VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNETH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRCUTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATIO VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNETH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---- FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553635 ON 3-29-22. #49- MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ALL STORED CHEMICALS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP OVEN WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 29, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-21-2022, REPORT #2553204 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
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Mar 21, 2022
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT AREAS: DISHROOM 10 UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALLS. BETWEEN RACKS (5 OR MORE)WHICH RACKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR, THEY ARE USED TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. FOUR INSIDE SOAPS AND SPONGE RACK ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. SIX ON THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE STORAGE AREA, THREE ON BOXES, AND TWO WERE ON THE WALL. FOUR FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TWO UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON-SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) IS PREPARED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR DISH AMCHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER.
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May 4, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BOOK IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND MANAGER POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD WALL IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UP-GRATED TO VIOLATION #60
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT READING THE WASH OR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR USED A DIGITAL IMMERSION TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/THERMOMETER PROBE AND HOT WATER TEST STRIP TO VERIFY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FINAL RINSE WAS AT 180F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASH AND RINSE DIGITAL GAUGES SO THAT FACILITY CAN DETECT WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED"
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIME TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DIVICE AT THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ABD MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN MOP HOOKS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FRONT AND REAR PREP, AROUND WATER SOFTENER TANKS IN REAR AND AROUND SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE IN SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE AT LOWER CORNER ON NORTHWEST WALL IN SEATING AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS FROM ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS(COOKIES,MARSHMELLO TREAT,)WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2 & 3 COMP SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER CABINET NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER 2 & 3 COMP SINKSFLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 2& 3 COMP SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA ,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Dec 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMENS BATHROOM STALL DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE STEAMER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEIN REAR OF KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OR REMOVE TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 0VER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS FRONT DOOR AND I/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SRIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE SERVING AREA; CABINET UNDER THE TEA SECTION AND UNDER THE CONDIMENTS SECTION(CLOSE TO THE SODA MACHINE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANSD MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/2 LB COOKED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 103.1F TO 105.4F. ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1.50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-5-12 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. REPORT WAS COVERED, BY LICENSES AND BOTH WERE OBSTRUCTED BY STORED CHILDREN'S BOOSTER SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAYS SUMMARY VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT STEAM TABLE AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 10, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #517431 ON 7-5-11.
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Jul 5, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOKS LINE PASTA HOLDING COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH PASTA TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.7F TO 49F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS COOKED PASTA IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.7F AND 49F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE APPROXIMATELY $50.00.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION #469217 ON 12-1-10.
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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. FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT/REAR DOORS MUST BE RODENT/PROOFED.
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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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE INSTALLED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MOP SINK NOT FULLY INSTALLED,INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noodles & Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noodles & Company on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noodles & Company?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Noodles & Company.
Has Noodles & Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noodles & Company 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noodles & Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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