MIN'S NOODLE HOUSE, LTD..

Chicago Health Dept

3235 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4

2026

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ONE ROACH ON THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE SECOND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER; BOTH WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22

2025

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 23

2024

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Other

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Food Temperature

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.

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AUG 12

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

NOV 16

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

APR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR DISH AREA WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 31

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 1

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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