NOODLES IN THE POT, INC.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,CEILING,WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENTS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948453 7/29/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINE,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED LID BENT IN UP RIGHT POSTION ALONG THE BACK AND BROKEN AROUND THE ROD MAKING THE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED NOODLES 46.6F, EGGS 58.7F, TOFU 46.5F, SERVICE COOLER), CHICKEN ((COOKED) 52.1F,(UNCOOKED 49.6F)), NOODLES 45.5F,BROCCOLI 45.7F, SHRIMP 61.3F, (WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

NOTED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP SPRING ROLLS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER WITH OUT USING GLOVES OR FORK OR TONGS (BARE MINIMUM CONTACT).INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1401841 DATED 3/11/14. #30-INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LADIE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

WALLS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE COOK LINE AND BESIDE THE HOOD, HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/16/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. 11 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO C.D.P.H. @ 312-746-4240.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-3-11 #517250 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #33- INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

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. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INDOORS AND INVERTED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE REPLACED: LADIES WASH ROOM, REAR DINING ROOM, REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD UNDER REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER LABELED AND DATED.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.