NOODLES AND COMPANY.
47 S CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 152025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN AREAS SUCH AS IN REAR PREP NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
JUL 72025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN AREAS SUCH AS IN REAR PREP NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
JUN 252025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, TWO CONTAINERS OF NOODLES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $4 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN AREAS SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE, SHELVING UNIT AND HANDWASHING SINK, REAR PREP NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
APR 252024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RENEW OR COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-904.11 OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED BY THE CUSTOMER DRINK/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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OCT 262023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE THAT RELATES TO FOODBORNE ILLNESSES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BSMT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-904.11 OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED BY THE CUSTOMER DRINK/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AND 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APR 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part.
MAR 272020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
SEP 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE TOP OF STOVE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DESSERTS (COOKIES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED WITH THE COLD WATER KNOB NOT FUNCTIONING AND NO COLD WATER RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID WASH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1995916 DATED 3/20/2017; 34-OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN W/ BUILD UP UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS. 38-OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEFT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED DESSERTS (COOKIES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN W/ BUILD UP UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEFT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPRAY BOTTLE AT PREP LINE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
LOOSE AND HANGING PIECES FO CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE PASAT BOILING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JAN 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, PASTA ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012
IMPROPER LABELINING ON LIQUID EGGS CARTONS IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS, NO DATES ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 252015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS BLOCKED BY A CART WITH FOOD ON TOP OF IT WHILE A FOOD HANDLER WAS CUTTING LETTUCE AND ANOTHER WITH BOWLS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOKLINE WITH WORN GROUTING CAUSING WATER TO POOL BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED REGROUT THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOKLINE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRAIN STOPPERS.
AUG 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LIQUID EGGS CARTONS NOT LABELED WITH USE BY DATE, SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCEHN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
LOOSE WIRES AT PASTA STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO VEGGIE COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
JUL 22013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(SPICES AND OTHER COOKING POWDERS IN PLACTIC CONTAINERS ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE MAIN KITHCEN).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BOTTOM SHELF AT COOLERS LOCATED AT THE WALL BY THE ENTRANCE. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT MAIN LINE KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME AREA STATED ABOVE.
MUST REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AT WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 2DR UPRIGHT COOLER.
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE.
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