The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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95
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE GARBAGE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER, LEFT FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AN OPENING TO PREVENT HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND FRIED CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER AT 46.9-47F AND RAW SHRIMP SITTING ON THE DRAIBOARD OF THE SERVICE SINK AT 60.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $95 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH BARE HANDS, WIPED HANDS ON APON, PUT ON GLOVES, AND BEGAN TO GARNISH PLATED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO, OBSERVED OTHER FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES PRIOR TO CHANGING TASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS WITH FOOD HANDLERS THAT CHANGING GLOVES IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/28/2024, REPORT #2595250 #39: STILL OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR. #40: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN. #44: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED TABLE WEAR (PLATES) NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BURNT RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN ON THE SURFACES UNDER THE GRILL AND THE STOVES; BOTH LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING, IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/WALK-IN FREEZER AREA, AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE REAR PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE CART WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED NEAR THE WOK STATION, ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE GARBAGE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER, LEFT FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AN OPENING TO PREVENT HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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May 28, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN A CHAIR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN A BIN OR ANOTHER APPROPRIATE PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED TABLE WEAR NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BURNT RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN ON THE SURFACES UNDER THE GRILL AND THE STOVES; BOTH LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED A BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATIN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS NOT IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF MEAT AND A BINS OF SPROUTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZIER SOULTION WAS EMPTY AND REPLACED. THE UNIT IS NOW PROPERLY SANTIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS IN INAPPROPRIATE SINKS. ONE FOOD HANDER RINSED THEIR HANDS IN THE SINK WITH THE SPRAYER HEAD NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE; SCOOPED ICE AFTERWARDS AND ANOTHER RINSED THEIR HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN BOX ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOORS WHERE THE DRY SPICE SHELF IS STORED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND ON THE FIRST SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS NOT IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POT OF MEAT AND A BINS OF SPROUTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN A CHAIR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN A BIN OR ANOTHER APPROPRIATE PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE WEAR NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN ON THE SURFACES UNDER THE GRILL AND THE STOVES; BOTH LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATIN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER, IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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86
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND COMMODITY MARKED ON EACH CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN 2 PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED TO REPLACE STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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67
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE THAT THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER OBSERVED ON MENU REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST PROVIDE A NOTIFICATION ON THE MENU WHICH DESCIBES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF CONSUMING AN UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMSIES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS REMOVING POOLING WATER WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BY HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND PREP TABLES AND COLD PREP STATIONS OF FOOD SPILLS IN PPREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE STATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BUCKET OF WATER WITH ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, BURNERS, FRYERS, GRILL) TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP (LIME) AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL TIN CANS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OPEN RAW PORK CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS AND LEAFY CONDEMENTS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1512839 DATED 12-10-14 FOR VIOLATION # (30) USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER, (32) MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECTED VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR, SALT, MSG.... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING TIN CANS AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP.
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82
Dec 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE AT THE MIDDLE DOOR; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKET. (TEMP OF UNIT GOOD AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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82
May 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR COMSUMPTION IN BEVERAGES AND TO MAKE SMOOTHIES AT JUICE PREP AREA. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-8040 WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND READY TO BE REINSPECTED. MUST OBTAIN ICE FROM ANOTHER APPROVED SOURCE UNTIL UNIT REINSPECTED AND TAG REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND THREE DOOR FREZZER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SOME GREASE OBSERVED HANGING FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE THAT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERNAL WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WHEN REPACKAGING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND PROPERLY DATE/LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ATTACH SPLASH GUARDS TO THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE AND 1-COMP. SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS (REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP), COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS), COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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May 14, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SLICED BEEF INSIDE VIETNAMESE SOUP NOT MEETING FINISHED TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. FOUND FINISHED BEEF TEMPERATURE AT 133F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 2POUNDS OF SOUP $7. PROCEDURE OF VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP INCLUDES PLACING INGREDIENTS (SLICED RAW BEEF, SLICED COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEEF TENDON, COOKED BEEF TRIPE, RAW WHITE ONION/CILANTRO/GREEN ONION) INSIDE BOWL THAN POURING HOT BOILING WATER INTO IT. NEXT, SERVED TO CUSTOMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN BY HAND SINK AND MAIN PREPARATION AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
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Apr 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE.
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Dec 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACNHINE WATERLINE. (CHECK VALVES)
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Jun 16, 2011
Consultation
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. GREASY SURFACES ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE ON THE BACK OF COOKING AREA ALL THE WAY TO THE VENTILATION HOOD LINE. DAMAGED WALL SECTION BY THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. GREASY SURFACES ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE ON THE BACK OF COOKING AREA ALL THE WAY TO THE VENTILATION HOOD LINE. DAMAGED WALL SECTION BY THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER AT 55F IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMP AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.5F INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC BAG STORED INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT. MANAGER STATES COOKED CHICKEN WAS PLACED IN UNIT SINCE 06/14/10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED COOKED CHICKEN AT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 10LBS AT APPROIMATE VALUE OF $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #118311 ON 01/13/10 NOT CORRECTED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SPICE CONTAINERS. #31 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND STORE IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #32 INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED, WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE COFFEE GRINDER AWAY FROM FRONT HAND WASH SINK. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: VENT COVERS AT DINING, TOILET ROOMS, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND COOKING AREA. #34 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT COOKING AREA. #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN, TOILET ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE WATER HEATER. #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AND OR REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN ICE BIN TO FLOOR DRAIN AND PROVIDE SELF DRAINING ICE BIN FOR CRUSHED ICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 30LBS OF COOKED BARBEQUE RIBS INSIDE REFRIGERTOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.1-50.7F. MANAGER STATES SAID ITEMS WERE COOKED ON 1/12/10. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $120.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED, SERVED, AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES IN THAT PART OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO WHICH THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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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 INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SPICE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND STORE IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED, WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE COFFEE GRINDER AWAY FROM FRONT HAND WASH SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: VENT COVERS AT DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, UPRIGHT FREEZER, GASKETS AT FRONT REFRIGERATOR, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AT FRONT AND AROUND COOKING AREA, DIRTY DISHES CART, WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES THROUGH OUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT COOKING AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN, TOILET ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE WATER HEATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AND OR REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN ICE BIN TO FLOOR DRAIN AND PROVIDE SELF DRAINING ICE BIN FOR CRUSHED ICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STOCK ROOM AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine.
Has The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine 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 The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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