Yummy Yummy Noodles
Last inspected: Dec 21, 2017
86
Score
Yummy Yummy Noodles has been inspected 12 times since 2011. Yummy Yummy Noodles was last inspected on Dec 21, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Yummy Yummy Noodles dates to Dec 21, 2017.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Yummy Yummy Noodles' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 21, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. FORKS AND SPOONS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. FORKS AND SPOONS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 DOZEN EGGS AT 52.3F STORED INSIDE OF A NON-WORKING REFRIGERATOR (UNIT WAS NOT TURNED ON). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE COMMON HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER LESS THAN 70F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT WHERE DRY FOOD WAS BEING STORED. OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE STAND HOLDING THE MIXER AND 1 RAT DROPPING ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF AND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NOODLES AT 166.6F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
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 AND UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND WOK STATION AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BGS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATRURE, 67.4F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT AIR TEMP IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPS ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS. 3 LBS OF BEEF, 54.7F, VALUED AT $15, 2 LBS EGGS,62.5F, VALUED AT $20; 6 LBS OF NOODLES, 52.8F, VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ITEMS. ALSO INFORMED HIM THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED BY A COOLER AND STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE TABLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OSERVED CARDBOARD IN REACH IN COOLER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, CONTAINS DEBIS AND ICE BUILD UP; AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS; AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE. INSTUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED DIRTY HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE OVEN AND THE WALL BEHIND THE OVEN NEEDS TO CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS REQUIRED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAGS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTURECTED MANAGER TO STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER SOLUTIONS WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK INACCESSABLE AND BLOCKED BY SHELVING AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. SHELVING WAS MOVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN SIDES OF STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILL ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND MICROWAVE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS AND STOVES. MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS, STOVES AND SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVE AND FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ABLOVE STOVE.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES.
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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 AROUND 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL SURFACE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UNIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD THAT IS ADEQUATE TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES AND RACKS FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN 1ST. FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS AND MARKER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FAUCET FOR COLD WATER LINE ABOVE SMALL TWO BURNER NEXT TO WOK. PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON FAR LEFT SIDE. INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 19, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Yummy Noodles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Yummy Noodles on file is from Dec 21, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Yummy Noodles?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Yummy Yummy Noodles.
Has Yummy Yummy Noodles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Yummy Noodles have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yummy Yummy Noodles 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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