Tank Noodle
Mixed record — 4 of 8 inspections passed
2026-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREAS AND ALSO IN BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREAS RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED NOODLES, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOL...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA (NEAR STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREA(S) FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE ANY FORM OF TOBACCO WHERE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT CANNOT RESULT AND CE...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA PROVIDING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT A CONCENTRATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10 PPM AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE/CHLORINE CONCENTRATION A...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (NEAR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE) IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP OR OTHER MEANS TO ELIMINATE GAP BENEATH DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS SOLID, SEL...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS (STYROFOAM TO-GO BOXES) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED WHILE STORED IN AREAS WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED T...
2024-04-15 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS. WOOD AND WOOD WICKER MAY NOT BE USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.
2023-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-27 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU TO INDICATE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMEN...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON KNIVES AND CLIPPERS HANGING ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY RUSTED UTENSILS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2022-03-23 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (REAR DISHWASHING AREA).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE DRY STOCK ITEMS IN REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
2021-02-02 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
2021-01-26 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA AND BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIOR...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN PREP AREAS, BAR AREAS).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL, DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUND...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE SITE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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