MAY 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NOODLES & COMPANY.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
3419 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 16, 2025 · passed
11 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
MAY 202024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING(HANDSINK IS FACING SEATING AREA) ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
AUG 212023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PART.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS,REPAIR ISSUE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN TRACK OF WINDOW OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO DOOR OF ICE BIN SAME UNIT.REPAIR ISSUE OR REPLACE UNIT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND EASILY REACHABLE TO MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER(ACCROSS FROM PASTA HOT WATER UNITS).REPAIR ISSUE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. STAGNATE WATER RBETWEEN SAID FLOOR TILES,REPAIR ISSUE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
JUL 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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FEB 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 5
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
JAN 262021FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2021
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATERPROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-25-19 REPORT #2300215 NOT CORRECTED. #55--NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
JUN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINTS OF THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F - 72.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA VALUE ABOUT 150 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL PASTA BEFORE STORING INSDIE WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, CHEESE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WIRE RACK IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON THE FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE PRE-WASH SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
JAN 132016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVER FLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTING. EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD. RECOMMEND LARGER OR MORE WASTE CONTAINERS, MORE FREQUENT PICK-UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 3-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN SOUP AT 198.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOLING WATER UNDER THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ADJACENT COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE FAR RIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER.
JAN 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
JAN 62015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 COCKROACHES ON WALL BEHIND STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CHICKEN COOK PRESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
MAR 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER.
JUN 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON FLOORS. MUST KEEP OFF FLOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WIPED DOWN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.
MAR 222012FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES OR WRITTEN CONTRACT. MUST PROVIDE.
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