Noodles Etc
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
NOODLES ETC, located at 1333 E 57Th St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 8, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleanliness and sanitation of food-contact surfaces and other surfaces within the facility. Across twenty recorded inspections, NOODLES ETC has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 21, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Apr 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 7, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 27, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
May 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 1, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 27, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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