Paul's Sushi & Noodles

1610 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2014

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Paul's Sushi & Noodles is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Paul's Sushi & Noodles's record stops at Apr 28, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Paul's Sushi & Noodles' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2014

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLBASEIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PREP SINK.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Sep 20, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REATTACH LOOSE SIDE DOOR SWEEP TO ENTRANCE DOOR ON LINCOLN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul's Sushi & Noodles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul's Sushi & Noodles on file is from Apr 28, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Paul's Sushi & Noodles' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paul's Sushi & Noodles have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paul's Sushi & Noodles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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