CHANGDE RICE NOODLES.

Chicago Health Dept

2520 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2026
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. OBSERVED SERVSAFE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH EXAMINATION DATE OF 12/31/2025. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. FOUND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON THE BACK OF THE FREEZER CHEST NEAR THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ROACH CRAWLED INTO A CREVICE ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE STAIRS AND LEDGE ABOVE THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE MOP SINK CLOSET, AND THE VENTILATION SYSTEM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRY NOODLES LAID OUT OF CARDBOARD IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA WITH THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELATE TO SANITARY LOCATION. ALL NOODLES WERE RELOCATED TO INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.

Serious Employee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE TOILET ROOM IS UNABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER/SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA ABOVE THE HOT POT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

DEC 3
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

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