Noodles Pho U

3417 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Oct 12, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Noodles Pho U stretching back to 2010. Noodles Pho U was last inspected on Oct 12, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 12, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Noodles Pho U on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 12, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING ON TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING LAYED OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO DRY AND OUTSIDE HANGING OVER FENCE TO DRY. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS SHOULD BE WASHED AND DRIED IN A MACHINE OR HUNG IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA IN A SANITARY MANNER.

Oct 4, 2010

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Inspector notes: Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. OBSERVED RAW FISH IN A BOWL OF WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND A FROZEN PACKAGED BEEF IN A METAL CONTAINER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE TO UNTHAW. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING OF ITEMS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

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. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN PREP AREA WINDOW OF KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN BUGS FLYING AND SITTING ON WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. REAR DOOR OPEN EXPOSING SCREEN DOOR. SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND HOLES IN SCREEN OF DOOR SEALED OR REPLACE SCREEN.

* 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 INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AS REQUIRED. A LICENSE REINSPECTION WAS DONE ON JAN. 21, 2010 AND NO SUMMARY WAS POSTED TO REFLECT THAT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ONE FLOOR TILE MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA; REPLACE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS WHERE MISSING, SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND SAME FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS DAILY. APRONS SHOULD NOT BE WORN OUTSIDE WHILE SMOKING. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE DAILY FOR COOKING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Jan 21, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noodles Pho U last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noodles Pho U on file is from Oct 12, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noodles Pho U?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Noodles Pho U.

Has Noodles Pho U's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Noodles Pho U have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noodles Pho U means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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