MAY 22
2025
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MIN'S NOODLE HOUSE, LTD..
EAT. 81/100
3235 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGAE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -TOP/LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES, COUNTER AND STORAGE RACKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 232024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BOWLS, PLATES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A COMMON HALLWAY AND NOT INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS, CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT, AND LARGE WOK TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ITEMS TOO LARGE OR THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
FEB 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PORK DUMPLINGS AT 107.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS AT 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
AUG 122021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOV 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED A DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS AND SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND HELD OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DAY OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MIZIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, PREP TABLES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR FREEZER DOORS RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR DISH AREA WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 312018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY POTS AND OTHER MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3-COMP SINK TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2-DR FREEZER AT REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS MUST BE MADE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DRY FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER ANY SANITARY PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 12017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020 NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020 NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, UNTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPEN AND OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIZE OF POTS AND UNTENSILS TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.
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