NOODLES & COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

180 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2018.

Last inspected Feb 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTILATION HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP PLACED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

MAY 19

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under ice machine, prep table not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced, missing exhaust vent cover in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Damaged, broken light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

APR 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink., dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen under dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls by 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in dry storage room, shall be provided.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shield in rear storage room, shall be provided.

NOV 12

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDE PANELS OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRI.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT BOTH 1DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE ONLY URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM OUT OF ORDER AND WRAPPED UP IN PLASTIC AS TO NOT TO BE USED. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED URINAL. THERE IS A WORKING FLUSING TOILET IN THIS SAME MEN'S RESTROOM.

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JUN 15

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN TOILET HANDLE AT THE 2ND STALL ON THE LEFT IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. THE OTHER STALL IN THIS RESTROOM IS IN WOKRING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3-COMP SINK CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE STICKY GREASE AND GRIME FROM THE FAUCET HANDLES AND THE TOP PORTION OF THE STAINLESS STEEL AGAINST THE WALL.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WOK PREPARATION SERVICE AREA AND AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM THE REAR PREP AREA TO PEST BREEDING. FOUND POOLING WATER WITH FOOD DEBRI AT ABOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB FIXTURES AT BOTH 1DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT ABOVE.

OCT 23

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 3-COM SINK AND FRONT SERVICE LINE TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER ICE MAKER, STANDING WATER UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

DEC 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER TALL GREEN STORAGE RACK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILLING AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT EXHAUST VENTS IN THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AREA.

AUG 6

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL REFRIGERATORS AT THE MAIN FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BOTTOM SHELF AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE REAR 1COMP AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT EXHAUST VENTS IN THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT 1DR REFRIGERATOR AND 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT THE MAIN COOKING AREA LINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY AREA IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SILVERWARE AND PLASTIC FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOUTH PIECE DOWNWARD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 8

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN COOLER DOORS GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CONDENSATION AT VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CONDENSATION WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SYRUP SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SYRUP STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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