NOODLES & COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

1 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BENEATH ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2026

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SUCH AS A THERMOMETER OR SINGLE-USE STICKERS/TAGS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN VERIFYING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JAN 10

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 2

2025

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Ice machine interior surfaces not clean, found mold like build up around the chute. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found 9 live cockroaches behind double door cooler at rear prep area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

JAN 9

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Coolers thermometer placed at the back side of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view place.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using disposable cups for food storage, instructed to use proper utensils.

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MAR 28

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2022

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2022

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND FRONT PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TRMPERATUE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

JAN 11

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 7

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED MIXED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURAFCE EXPOSED. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN RESTROOM, THE HOOD SYSTEM, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION.

APR 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNATURES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REFUSE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, SIDE PREP AREA . MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN DISH ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB FROM TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER

JUN 28

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AT (TO GO) SECTION AT CASHIER STATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS,(NAME WEIGHT, DATE, INGREDIENTS) ON PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 16

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALES HAVE PROPER LABEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. NOT ABLE TO CUT WATER OFF FROM HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO REFGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 3-FRONT PREP COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 14

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 23

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE PASTA SAUCE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOODS,(COOKIES) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,PREPACKAGED AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABLES.

AUG 29

2016

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROX 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F, BEING USED FOR CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS BEFORE TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI COST APPROX $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.34 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON CEILINGS,WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREA,AND ESPCIALLY IN REAR DISH OFFICE AREA.STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOODS,(COOKIES) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,PREPACKAGED AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED.MOPS LAYING INSIDE MOP SINK NOT HANGING OR INVERTED AND UNCLEAN DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

MAR 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING UNTHAWE -(CHICKEN),PREPED,(MAKING SALADS FOR CUSTOMERS),AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

LSO INTERIOR BOTTOM OF LARGE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER FAUCET LEAKY AT FAUCET AT SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE.MUST REAPIR.

APR 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE 4DR REACH COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT 4DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, 1DR FREEZER, AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT SAID STATED SINK. ALSO MUST REPAIR SAME AT THE HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.

DEC 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 4-DR COOLER AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN PREP AREAS AND AT REAR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN 3-DOOR COOLER.

SEP 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO NARROW THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A BETTER SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AREA AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER.

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