Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop

3400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 16 inspections at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 18 DROPPINGS STILL PRESENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO VISIBLE IN VENTILATION DUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THROUGHOUT CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR GAS METERS SEEPING THROUGH WALLS NEAR WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.12: **C** Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents OBSERVED VENTILATION AIR DUCT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP WITH FOOD DEBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2615085 CONDUCTED ON 04/03/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (47)4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. NOTED 1 GALLON OF RAT REPELLENT SPRAY IN BETWEEN BASMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL RODENTICIDE IN BAIT BOXES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 150 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND STOVE IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER IN STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT REAR SOUTH BASEMENT, ON WINDOWN LEDGES IN BASMENT AND IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO VISIBLE IN VENTILATION DUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2615085 CONDUCTED ON 04/03/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (47)4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED REAR WEST STORAGE AREA DOOR ALSO HAS GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THOURGH OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT COVERS THOUGHOUT FACILITY ENCRUSTED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, BBQ PORK, AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTELS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE MEASURED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, RE-WASH ALL DISHES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589802 ON 2-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #55- BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, FRIED TOFU AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, 5 TO 10 UNDER AND BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AND 50 TO 75 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE CLEAN DISH/EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PILED WOOD PANELS IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SWEEP DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FIRST FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNERS WITH BIG POTS ON TOP UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION,ONLY ONE BURNER FITS UNDER THE HOOD THE OTHER NOT. BOTH BURNERS MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION, OR REMOVE BURNERS.
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING OR SPLASH GUARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP HAND SINK. BETWEEN SINK AND PREP AREA.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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82
Mar 12, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304316 DATED ON 08/08/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 NOTED BATHROOM DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 8, 2019
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR DOOR ENTRANCE THROUGH THE DRY STORAGE AREA INTO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) AND SIDE DOOR ENTRANCE INTO THE BAR AREA OFF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 30, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/27/12, INSPECTION REPORT # 1198580 NOT CORRECTED.32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.35 WALL VENT IN BASEMENT STAIRWELL WITH DEIRT AND DUST.33 FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 1st FLOOR REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARDS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISH AREA AND PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. HOLE IN WALL OF SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP. HOLE IN WALL AROUND WALL PIPING IN STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT. WALL VENT IN BASEMENT STAIRWELL WITH DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN ALL, REPAIR ALL, SEAL ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK INTO BUS PAN FROM DISH MACHINE WATER BOOSTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DUST ON TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA, VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, TOP OF STOVES IN THE BASEMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDER BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, UNDER STAIRCASE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, CEILING IN BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA, WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE COBWEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop.

Has Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop 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 Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Penny's Roscoe — Penny's Noodle Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.