CHARM RICE AND NOODLE.

Chicago Health Dept

4735 N MALDEN ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

1 inspection on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHOPPED NUTS, SESAME SEEDS, SALT SUGAR ETC).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE PROPER SHELF LINER.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AS A MEANS TO PREVENT GNATS AND OTHER INSECTS HARBORING IN THE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER FOR EMPLOYEE. INFORMED PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

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