NOODLES & COMPANY #673.

Chicago Health Dept

1100 S CANAL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVER ON CABINET FOR BOTTOM OF PASTA COOKER AND VENT COVER ON MECHANICAL HOUSING OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING COVERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS ON MECHANICAL HARDWARE/MOTOR OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BASIN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 21

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS TO MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING INTENSITY.

MAY 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.1F AND 1 LB OF MEATBALLS AT 47.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F AT KITCHEN COLD-HOLD UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLD UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE FURNACE AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISH AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 18

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MINOR CLEANING NEEDED TO REAR PREP AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

FEB 26

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN HOOD.

APR 10

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. DOOR HANDLES, REACH IN COOLER HANDLES AND ALL STORAGE AREAS. ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE 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.

OCT 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE/VALVE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TOO MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3.501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP ON THE PREP COOK LINE AT 48F-50F, VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED & DENATURED SHRIMP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6.501.111 OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL WHERE TOWELS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE/VALVE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JAN 11

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

JAN 5

2018

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FRONT PREP AREA, ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA.

JAN 4

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60.1F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE COOLER WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, (36F) FOOD WAS MOVED TO ANOTHER PREP COOLER NEAR BY.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; NOODLES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FRONT PREP AREA, ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA.

FEB 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/23/2017, REPORT #1989599, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 30 PACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS) WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL. (MANUFACTURER NAME, NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DUMPED COOKIES AND RICE CAKES, TOTAL COAST $69.63 AND ABOUT 5 POUNDS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION UPGRADED, SEE #14,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND BY POP STATION, FRONT OF RESTAURANT, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FEB 23

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MEN TOILET COMMODE NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING, AND FLOOR DRAIN IN LADIES BATHROOM NOT DRAINING, HAS CLEAR WASTE WATER COMING UP FROM DRAIN, WHEN HAND SINK IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/09/2016, REPORT #1971160, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 30 PACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS) WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL. (MANUFACTURER NAME, NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS). 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, RECORDS/LOGS UNAVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND BY POP STATION, FRONT OF RESTAURANT, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

NOV 9

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS) WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL. (MANUFACTURER NAME, NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS).

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BOWLS NOTED IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DRIED FOOD PARTICLES ON BOWLS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BOWLS CLEAN AND FREE FROM ANY FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PASTA PREP COOLER AT FRONT LINE WITH CONDENSATION WATER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, RECORDS/LOGS UNAVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

MAY 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR SURROUNDING HOT WATER HEATER WET , RUST COLORED. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK MISSING AT FRONT STATION/BAR SET UP WHERE WINE IS POURED AND SERVED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 30

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(COLD HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA). CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AROUND THE SODA NOZZLES ON POP DISPENSING MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

NOV 17

2015

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING/MOP SINK AREA. MUST REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, WHICH HAVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND BLACK COLORED BUILD-UP PRESENT, LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LEFT ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-15-15 ON REPORT# 1561212 NOT CORRECTED: -30-: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED OUT FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. -34-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLOSETS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED). -41- STORE ALL ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. -43- ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION-SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ABATED.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIQUID RESIDE FROM FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

ABATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

PROPERLY HANG ALL WET SQUEEGIES TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

ABATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ABATED.

JUL 14

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED OUT FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLOSETS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 3

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP SURFACES AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 26

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. NOTED OPEN WINE BOTTLES, CAKE AND OTHER DESSERTS,TWO WATER DISPENSERS,CUTTING KNIVES, PLATES AND CUPS BEING STORED AT A PREP AREA COUNTER LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. THE PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO CUSTOMER SEATING AND IS WITHIN ARMS REACH FROM A CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. THERE IS AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATOR STORED AT THE PREP AREA COUNTER STORING OPEN WINE AND DESSERTS. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (ADDITIONALLY,THIS AREA WAS INITIALLY CREATED TO BE A HOST STATION FOR STORING PACKAGED ITEMS. NO OPEN FOOD OR BEVERAGE WERE APPROVED FOR STORAGE,PREPARATION OR SERVICE IN THIS AREA) MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND ALONG THE COUNTER TOP TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP SURFACES AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN THE DINING ROOM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAY 28

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE OVER THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLS.

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