NOODLES PARTY.
4205 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS OF BEEF, 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 2 POUNDS OF EGGS, AND 1/3RD POUND EGGWHITES ($300). PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOILATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST STORED OUTSIDE WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BRING FREEZER CHEST INSIDE.
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR POS SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PUT MACHINE INTO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR YARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.11: OBSERVED LEAKS IN BASEMENT IN MULTIPLE AREAS SUCH AS SMALL ROOM WITH CHAIRS, ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK AND LARGE STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
AUG 252023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS NOT LABELED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT BASE OF DOOR ON LOWER WEST CORNER OF FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SMALL FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATE USED FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST COMPARTMENT LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER STORED ON WOODEN SURFACE IN AREA CONSTRUCTED OF DIRT AND ROCKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN SURFACE AND CONSTRUCT OUTSIDE SURFACE WHERE GREASE CONTAINER IS STORED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT SAID AREA NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKS IN BASEMENT IN MULTIPLE AREAS SUCH AS SMALL ROOM WITH CHAIRS, ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK AND LARGE STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING LIGHT IN SMALL HALLWAY USED FOR STORAGE ON FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK YARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 52021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT GAP AROUND FRAME OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK FROM WATER PIPE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEHIND WATER HEATERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNUSED FISH TANK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 212020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENTS STATION TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD GREASE DEBRIS ETC.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FEB 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA (WITH ICE MACHINE AND WATER PITCHER/GLASSES) OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE, PITCHER AND GLASSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CLEAR BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
NOV 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed a gap where the floor meets the walls in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to install coving and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and prevent pest harborage.
Observed clutter in the outside rear of establishment (wood, unused equipment, garbage). Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items and maintain clean.
MAR 312015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOT ENOUGH GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES AT MENTIONED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAR 242015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE ADULT LIVE ROACH AND 5 BABY ROACHES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE METAL FOOT OF THE UNIT AT NORTH WALL.UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN,ONE ADULT ROACH BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED,ALSO SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED ON PIPE UNDER THE WOK UNIT,BAG IS DIRTY WITH GREASE AND GRIME INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPER REPAIR PIPE.SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL SHELF BROKEN AND SURFACE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOT ENOUGH GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES AT MENTIONED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS
OCT 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF HEATING/COOLING UNIT ROOM (CONDENSATION DRAIN PIPE FROM HEATING/COOLING UNIT DOES NOT REACH FLOOR DRAIN). MUST EXTEND DRAIN PIPE ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
OCT 142014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA AT PREP REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND ON SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA UNDER RICE COOKERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF HEATING/COOLING UNIT ROOM (CONDENSATION DRAING PIPE FROM HEATING/COOLING UNIT DOES NOT REACH FLOOR DRAIN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
JAN 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TABLE SHELF BLOCKING MOP SINK (ON TOP OF MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SHELF, MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE SPRAYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
PREP AREA LIGHT COVER LOOSE, ABOVE COOKLINE. MUST REATTACH SAID LIGHT COVER.
JAN 312013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FORA EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 242012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in freezer, reach in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
OCT 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors in rear kitchen areas, bsmt., storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
MAR 182011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezers(1st floor, and bsmt.)must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezers(1st floor, and bsmt.). All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Storage shelving by cooler in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces ofcooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage area shelving, front counter shelving, and bsmt storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine area, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Walls, ceiling tiles in prep area need cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning. missing light shields in bsmt., storage area shall be provided.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAR 312010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR,RICE,ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING STOVES AND WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED.
JAN 72010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE THE THICK CARBOARD TO PLEXIGLASS OR METAL.
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR,RICE,ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.
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