Penny's Noodle Shop
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2019
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Score
Penny's Noodle Shop, located at 950 W Diversey Pkwy in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on January 17, 2019. This inspection identified four major and five minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, procedures for diarrheal events, and accessible handwashing sinks. Across fourteen scored inspections, the restaurant has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Mar 29, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 25, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 23, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 1, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 5, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 23, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 17, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -HAND SINK NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR -HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT: -REAR DISH MACHINE AREA ADJACENT TO BACK DOOR. -REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER/S AND OFFICE AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED IN FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: RAW CHICKEN, COOKED SLICED BEEF, SHREDDED CABBAGE, COOKED NOODLED, ETC. STORED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND FRONT COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL AND DATES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT FOODS AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MORE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED . READY TO EAT FOODS AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, COMMON NAME MUST BE MARKED ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME ONCE FOODS ARE STORED/PLACED INSIDE CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SHIELD COVER IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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