NOODLES ETC.
1333 E 57TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
15 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JAN 32025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMNENT, IN CORNER AREAS AND UNDER SOME STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.
TWO FLOOR TILE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING BETWEEN THE WOK AREA AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED THE (PERSON IN CHARGE) CITY OF CHICAG0 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 62024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BACK PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND A STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
JUL 52023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME OF COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME OF COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 15-20 FLIES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 82022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (NOT TIGHT FITTING) AT THE TOP. MUST REPAIR TO PREENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS AND RACKS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAY 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WHITE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT HOT LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HOT LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE BOXES ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEP 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS.
JUL 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS.
FEB 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CENTER OF THE FLOOR; PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK; SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
JUN 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FOOD BEING STORED ON EACH SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT SAID HAND SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. ALSO, PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 272016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT REGISTERING THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE HOT WATER REACHES 180 DEGREES F ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS HOWEVER, THE GAUGE ONLY REFLECTS BETWEEN 130-140 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED FOOD BEING STORED ON EACH SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT SAID HAND SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. ALSO, PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 12015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA & LEADING TO BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.
MAR 62014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER FRONT 1 COMP. SINK, ALSO FROM UNDER THE REAR DISH MACHINE.
NEED TO CLEAN/OR CHANGE CEILING TILES FRONT GRILL AREA, ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
JAN 102013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS ALONG THE COOK LINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.
REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY BY EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE,BEHIND COOLERS AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 272012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, PLATES, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT AND CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE (STANDING WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL SOILED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 22010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYER. SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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. PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK LEAKING AT MIDDLE SECTION; REPAIR.
REMOVE ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK, AVOID CLUTTER IN THAT AREA SO THAT SINK IS NOT OBSTRUCTED.
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