Joy Yee Noodle

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as floor mats in kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from floor. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the fan covers in the two door refrigeration unit on the cook line in need of cleaning. Also clean fan covers in the walk-in cooler in the basement. Observed the bottom of the fryer in need of cleaning to remove grease; clean bottom of fryer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed one urinal in the mens washroom and one toilet in the womens washroom in poor repair; repair urinal and toilet. (both washrooms have an additional working toilet and urinal). Observed a leaking faucet neck at the two compartment sink in the prep area; repair leak. Also the cold water faucet knob at the two compartment sink is in poor repair; repair or replace faucet knob.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust observed on vents. Instructed to clean the floor under the fryer in the kitchen and in the walk in cooler underneath the shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove items (mops brooms) stored in the utility sink.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 large live roaches crawling along edges and corners of unapproved rodent bait station in place on the floor in the food prep area , 2 dead small roaches on floor in prep area behind white bulk storage rolling carts, and 1 live roach on wall leading downstairs to storage area.instructed facility to contact pest control professional for service. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers holding seasonings and herbs without labels. Must provide common name labels.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items stored in reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezers stored in grocery bags. Instructed to properly store in approved food grade containers.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in use extra-large cooking pots in the prep area larger than the 3 compartment sink or ware washing machine, and can not be submerged for proper washing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Instructed to provide cleaning procedure including description how food contact surfaces will be properly cleaned on site.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris in the interior surfaces of freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb in large 2 door refrigeration unit in rear prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed a black & pink slime like substance on the interior hoses & panel of the ice machine located in the prep area. Substance likely to contaminated ice for human consumption. Instructed to have machine, serviced, cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings along the wall-base in manager's office in rear. Instructed to remove droppings. Clean and sanitize the affected areas, contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label all food containers throughout prep area, when food has been removed from its original packaging.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards at hands sinks throughout rear prep area, between storage racks and sinks. Also, adjust middle threshold at front door.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust & debris from storage compartments throughout front prep area, and clean ticky contact surfaces in said area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean standing water and debris from floor under heavy equipment and corners throughout prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields throughout rear prep.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers certificates expired, instructed to renew,

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside grease container and ground area by container not clean, encrusted to grease build-up,instructed to detail clean, serious violation: 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test stripes provide for testing sanitizing solution, for low temp dish machine, at this time of inspection, instructed to provide chemical sanitizing strips upon next inspection, serious violation: 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean daily,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under and behind equipment not clean, instructed to clean daily,

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light out in walk-in cooler in basement area, instructed to replace,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Knob broken at hot water faucet at exposed hand sink, instructed to replace,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear first floor storage area, instructed to clean and better organize area,

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers certificates expired, instructed to renew,

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored on floor under wok station. Instd to elevate and properly store.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Shelf lining on storage shelves in main prep area. Instd to remove same. Cutting board at front smoothie prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace cutting board and maintain. Worn caulking with black substance along 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd t0 repiar/replace and maintain. Interior panel of ice machine in poor repair, loose. Instd to repair same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substancealong 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd t0 repiar/replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Unclean knives on knife magnet rack. Instd to store clean knives only on knife rack.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet handles at exposed handsink in front smoothie station difficult to turn. Instd to repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards through out all prep areas, worn beyond repair, buckled, stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace boards and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, lime/calcium build-up. Instd to clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 2 live roaches noted in basement dry storage. Also multiple noted dead roaches on storage boxes and unused bowls. Front double doors not rodent proof, approx 1/4 gap inbetween and bottom south door. Instd to remove roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and rodent proof doors. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Customers place settings/utensils improperly set, wrapped napkin noted around handle only, exposing mouth piece. Instd to properly wrap or replace setting as customers are seated.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards through out all prep areas, worn beyond repair, buckled, stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace boards and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, lime/calcium build-up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in corners in rear prep area not clean, excessive food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles and lightshields not clean, dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Instd to provide same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All foods that have been prepared and/or taken out of original containers that are stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated. Must also refrain from storing uncovered foods in plastic grocery bags, use food grade approved storage bags. All bulk food storage containers must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils must be properly stored in clean containers inverted(handles up or out).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: : clean stains from light shields, walls and doors throughout in food prep and storage areas. Clean massive grease and food build-up from hood and filters above cooking equipment.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights in food prep area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All foods that have been prepared and/or taken out of original containers that are stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated. Must also refrain from storing uncovered foods in plastic grocery bags, use food grade approved storage bags. All bulk food storage containers must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils must be properly stored in clean containers inverted(handles up or out). All straws must be properly stored in a sanitary dispenser or must be individually wrapped(must be preotected from contamination).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean stains from light shields, walls and doors throughout in food prep and storage areas. Clean massive grease and food build-up from hood and filters above cooking equipment.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights in food prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Front doors not rodent proofed, 1/2 inch gap noted at bottom center of both doors, must repair making them tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Also noticed a large roach crawling on the wall behind 2-door(glass) reach-in cooler on west wall in kitchen food prep area. Must request a service visit from pest control company before re-inspection date noted on report. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 11-4-14 on report# 1501467 not corrected:-33- must detail clean all cooking equipment and coolers. Remove food debris and other build up. -34- detail clean floors along the cook line, behind prep tables,behind equipment and under sinks. Must remove excessive food debris and grease. Also clean floors in the hot water heater closet, along walls in the kitchen,in the basement and throughout premsies. Must remove excessive dead roaches and other debris. -35-detail clean walls behind the cook line and behind equipment-38-observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing. Non compliant violation 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All foods that have been prepared and/or taken out of original containers that are stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated. Must also refrain from storing uncovered foods in plastic grocery bags, use food grade approved storage bags. All bulk food storage containers must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils must be properly stored in clean containers inverted(handles up or out). All straws must be properly stored in a sanitary dispenser or must be individually wrapped(must be preotected from contamination).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rice storage bin and several large plastic bus pans w/ lids used as food storage containers are no longer easily cleanable, and must be replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean stains from light shields, walls and doors throughout in food prep and storage areas. Clean massive grease and food build-up from hood and filters above cooking equipment.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights in food prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment and coolers. Remove food debris and other build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the cook line, behind prep tables,behind equipment and under sinks. Must remove excessive food debris and grease. Also clean floors in the hot water heater closet, along walls in the kitchen,in the basement and throughout premsies. Must remove excessive dead roaches and other debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls behind the cook line and behind equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 15 live roaches crawling on walls behind the cook line, in dishwashing areas,under sinks, behind equipment,in the motorhousing of prep coolers,in corners,on the floors in the basement food storage area and in the hot water heater closet. Also noted approximately 15 live large flies crawling on soiled linen and flying throughout basement. Must remove insects, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment and coolers. Remove food debris and other build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the cook line, behind prep tables,behind equipment and under sinks. Must remove excessive food debris and grease. Also clean floors in the hot water heater closet, along walls in the kitchen,in the basement and throughout premsies. Must remove excessive dead roaches and other debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls behind the cook line and behind equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed rear 3 compartment sink near the back door not draining properly. Instructed to repair to allow the 3 compartment sink to drain properly. 3 compartment sink tagged held for inspection. Serious violation. 7-38-030

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the 3 compartment sink, the 2 compartment sink and the 1 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed rice scoops stored in bowls of water. Instructed to store scoops on a clean dry surface.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gasket at three door refrigeration unit.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors and floor drains under, around and behind kitchen equipment.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found two live roaches and two dead roaches on premises. One live roach observed inside of utility sink and one under the one compartment sink on the floor. Instructed to have anderson pest control service establishment prior to reinspection august 15, 2013.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from october 3, 2012 were not corrected (#30, 33, 34, 35) all described below. Must correct violations as instructed.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must date and label all foods not in original container in the walk-in coolers. Must properly store foods in food grade bags in all coolers, freezers and refrigerators at all times. Label all bulk containers with name of product inside (11/8/13).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gasket at three door refrigeration unit.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of fryers to remove excess grease buil-up. Must detail clean or replace hood filters at kitchen.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor under one comp sink in the kitchen. Clean floors and floor drains under, around and behind kitchen equipment. (11/8/13).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or repaint peeling paint at wall and ceiling in the basement dry storage area on the southwest corner of the room. Clean interiors of all light shields in kitchen. Clean ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed and clean fan covers in walk-in cooler to remove dust (11/08/13).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must date and label all foods not in original container in the walk-in coolers. Must properly store foods in food grade bags in all coolers, freezers and refrigerators at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of fryers to remove excess grease buil-up. Must detail clean or replace hood filters at kitchen.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor under one comp sink in the kitchen.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or repaint peeling paint at wall and ceiling in the basement dry storage area on the southwest corner of the room.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scooper in an ice receptacle at all times at front juice bar area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SIDES AND DOOR OF THE NORTHWEST LINE COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS A WORN OUT BLADE, REPLACE THE WORN BLADE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT DAILY.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Used wiping cloths left out on the counters, store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Store the cleavers in the cooking area in a sanitary place, not in between dirty equipment.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the soda gun holder and the ice machine door interior .

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the damaged floor grout next to the stock pot stoves.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean dirty buildup out of the floor drains regularly to reduce smallfly harborage.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Upon inspection of the food handlers hands, several of the cooks had long fingernails and the manager was instructed to have the food handlers keep there fingernails trimmed to facilitate good hygiene and minimize possible food adulteration.