NOODLES & COMPANY.
2000 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 30 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 92025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS RANGING FROM 72-83F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA REACHING 72F AND HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM REACHING WATER TEMPETURE AT 83F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED FACING UP IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 32024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUPTION IS BEING MADE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THE END OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRCUTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590191, ON 02/27/2024. VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNETH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 272024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATIO VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNETH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
4-601.11(B)-- EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11---- FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
JAN 252023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ALL STORED CHEMICALS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP OVEN WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553635 ON 3-29-22. #49- MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 292022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.
4-602.13: MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN
6-201.12: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-21-2022, REPORT #2553204 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 212022FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
WE OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT AREAS: DISHROOM 10 UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALLS. BETWEEN RACKS (5 OR MORE)WHICH RACKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR, THEY ARE USED TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. FOUR INSIDE SOAPS AND SPONGE RACK ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. SIX ON THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE STORAGE AREA, THREE ON BOXES, AND TWO WERE ON THE WALL. FOUR FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TWO UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.
MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN
WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
DEC 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE ON-SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) IS PREPARED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR DISH AMCHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER.
MAY 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. -
A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
MAR 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
MAR 162020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD WALL IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
UP-GRATED TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BOOK IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND MANAGER POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT READING THE WASH OR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR USED A DIGITAL IMMERSION TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/THERMOMETER PROBE AND HOT WATER TEST STRIP TO VERIFY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FINAL RINSE WAS AT 180F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASH AND RINSE DIGITAL GAUGES SO THAT FACILITY CAN DETECT WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED"
APR 302018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIME TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DIVICE AT THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ABD MAINTAIN.
JUN 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN MOP HOOKS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FRONT AND REAR PREP, AROUND WATER SOFTENER TANKS IN REAR AND AROUND SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE IN SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE AT LOWER CORNER ON NORTHWEST WALL IN SEATING AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS FROM ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 262016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS(COOKIES,MARSHMELLO TREAT,)WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2 & 3 COMP SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER CABINET NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER 2 & 3 COMP SINKSFLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 2& 3 COMP SINK
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA ,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS.
DEC 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WOMENS BATHROOM STALL DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE STEAMER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
OBSERVED TABLEIN REAR OF KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OR REMOVE TABLE.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 0VER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS FRONT DOOR AND I/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SRIOUS 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE SERVING AREA; CABINET UNDER THE TEA SECTION AND UNDER THE CONDIMENTS SECTION(CLOSE TO THE SODA MACHINE) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANSD MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/2 LB COOKED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 103.1F TO 105.4F. ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1.50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-5-12 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. REPORT WAS COVERED, BY LICENSES AND BOTH WERE OBSTRUCTED BY STORED CHILDREN'S BOOSTER SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAYS SUMMARY VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT STEAM TABLE AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
JUL 72011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #517431 ON 7-5-11.
JUL 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOKS LINE PASTA HOLDING COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH PASTA TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.7F TO 49F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS COOKED PASTA IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.7F AND 49F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE APPROXIMATELY $50.00.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION #469217 ON 12-1-10.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 232010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT/REAR DOORS MUST BE RODENT/PROOFED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE INSTALLED.
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.MOP SINK NOT FULLY INSTALLED,INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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