SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NOODLES & COMPANY #673.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

1100 S CANAL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed

13 of 24 inspections passed, 7 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

FEB 26
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

APR 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical 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

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED, SEE #14,

MINORSanitation
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,

MINORFood 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,

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

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

FEB 23
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & 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

SERIOUSChemical 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

MINORSanitation
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,

MINORFood 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,

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

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

NOV 9
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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).

MINORSanitation
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

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAY 10
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

NOV 30
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

NOV 17
2015
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

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

ABATED.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

ABATED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORPest 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.

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

ABATED.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ABATED.

JUL 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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).

MINORChemical 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.

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

SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS.

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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).

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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.

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

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

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 3
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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

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

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.

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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
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

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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.

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

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

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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.

MINOREmployee 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.

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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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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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