Noodles & Company

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet floors in dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored facing up in dish washing room. Instructed to store inverted.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on floors throughout main prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working in the unisex employees and customers washrooms. Must repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2590191, on 02/27/2024. Violation #38 observed rear exit door damaged weather strip with openings on the bottom of the door. Must repair door to prevent pest activity and #55 observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind all front cooking equipment and underneth dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door damaged weather strip with openings on the bottom of the door. Must repair door to prevent pest activity.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilatio vents inside unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind all front cooking equipment and underneth dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-- all bulk food containers at the front counter must be labeled with the product common name.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- exterior of the flat grill with food debris and grease.----plastic dispenser shoot on the soda dispensing system in the dining room noted dirty. Must clean and maintain all.---- 4-602.13-- shelving throughout the front prep area with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---- floor drain under the front prep hot water cooker noted dirty with black slime substance.floor----pooling water and rust at the floor drain area next to the hot water tank. Must clean, maintain and remove pooling water.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers at the front counter must be labeled with the product common name.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelving throughout the front prep area with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Chemical spillage on exterior of all stored chemicals at the utility service sink. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior of the flat grill and interior of the front prep oven with burnt food debris and grease.----plastic dispenser shoot on the soda dispensing system in the dining room noted dirty. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the front prep hot water cooker noted dirty with black slime substance.floor----pooling water and rust at the floor drain area next to the hot water tank. Must clean, maintain and remove pooling water.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2553635 on 3-29-22. #49- mineral and black slime build-up at interior of dish machine.instructed to delimer and maintain. #55- observed excess grimes, debris, and water under high temp dish machine, three and two-compartment sinks, along baseboard walls. Also, floor drain under the three-compartment sink in dish room with excess black slime substance. Clean and maintain floor dry. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: food stored in coolers must have a label with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: outer openings are not protected. Rear door with 1/4" to 1/2" gap at bottom of the door. Seal to minimize rodent insect entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: mineral and black slime build-up at interior of dish machine.instructed to delimer and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: we observed excess grimes, debris, and water under high temp dish machine, three and two-compartment sinks, along baseboard walls. Also, floor drain under the three-compartment sink in dishroom with excess black slime substance. Clean and maintain floor dry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) previous core violation not corrected from 12-9-2021, report#2545379 and not corrected from 3-21-2022, report #2553204 #58)observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Food stored in coolers must have a label with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: We observed live flying insects on-site in different areas: dishroom 10 under the three-compartment sink and on walls. Between racks (5 or more)which racks are stored on the floor, they are used to wash multi-use utensils at high temp dish machines. Four inside soaps and sponge rack above three-compartment sink. Six on the wall above and under the two-compartment sink. At the storage area, three on boxes, and two were on the wall. Four flying insects on the wall in the hallway by the two unisex washrooms. Instructed to remove insects, clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Outer openings are not protected. Rear door with 1/4" to 1/2" gap at bottom of the door. Seal to minimize rodent insect entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mineral and black slime build-up at interior of dish machine.instructed to delimer and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: We observed excess grimes, debris, and water under high temp dish machine, three and two-compartment sinks, along baseboard walls. Also, floor drain under the three-compartment sink in dishroom with excess black slime substance. Clean and maintain floor dry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 12-9-2021, report#2545379 #58)observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water on floor near dish amchine. Must remove standing water and keep floors clean and dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under and behind ice machine and under dish machine. Floors need to be cleaned in detail and maintained.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: A strong foul odor coming from floor grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulation of debris in dish room under high temp dish machine and three compartment sink. Clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2-19-2019, report #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 observed cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: A strong foul odor coming from floor grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulation of debris in dish room under high temp dish machine and three compartment sink. Clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2-19-2019, report #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 observed cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: A strong foul odor coming from floor grease trap,instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulation of debris in dish room under high temp dish machine and three compartment sink,clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles and baseboard wall in prep area,instructed to replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2-19-2019,report#2262145 #55) 6-201.11 observed cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area.informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. #58)observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine digital temperature measuring device in disrepair and not reading the wash or final rinse temperatures during the inspection. Inspector used a digital immersion temperature measuring device/thermometer probe and hot water test strip to verify the final rinse temperature to confirm that the final rinse was at 180f during the inspection. Instructed to repair wash and rinse digital gauges so that facility can detect wash and rinse temperatures at all times. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-025 citation issued. Manager corrected violation at time of inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at mop sink in rear. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks and crevices throughout floor grouting in dish washing area.informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and peeled paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a few ready to eat food items not properly labeled inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Must label and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the interior panels of ice machine in rear food storage area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain and must maintain floor dry at all time to prevent pest breading.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow preventor divice at the front coffee machine. Must provide abd maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken mop hooks above the mop sink in rear prep. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dirt from interior of mop sink in rear. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from floors in the following areas; behind front counter, front and rear prep, around water softener tanks in rear and around self serve coke machine in seating area. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease and dust accumulation from filters. Clean dust from vent covers in walk in cooler in rear. Repair broken soap dispenser on wall next to exposed hand sink in rear prep. Repair broken wall tile at lower corner on northwest wall in seating area. Also, clean dust accumulation from all ceiling vents throughout premises. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair burned out lights from above the front prep area. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged assorted desserts(cookies,marshmello treat,)with name,address,phone number,ingredients,weight

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard at hand sink next to drain board at 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from lower shelf under cooking equipment and interior panel of ice machine,underside of soda machine

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around, along wall bases of cooking equipment,2 & 3 comp sinks and floor drains throughout especially under cabinet near soda machine.must remove water 2 & 3 comp sinksfloor near hot water tank and keep dry.must replace missing floor drain cover near hot water tank.must grout floor near 2& 3 comp sink

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls and ceiling tiles in prep and dish washing area,soda machine.must clean grease build up on wall behind cooking equipment in front prep area.must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases in dining area ,under front prep area hand sink.must adjust thresholds at front & rear doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in hood in front and rear prep area,missing light shield in rear prep area hood.must clean light shields in walk in cooler and rear prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed womens bathroom stall door in disrepair. Repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used for shelf liner. Cardboard is prohibited and all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hoods above steamer unclean. Clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spash guard needed in between exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Install and maintain splash guard.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tablein rear of kithcen in disrepair. Repair or remove table.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains unclean with dirt and debris. Clean and maintain all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at mop sink. Must repair and maintain. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at 3 compartment sink must repair 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: Found front and exit door not rodent/insects proofed with 0ver 1/4 of an inch gap in between the 2 glass front door and i/4 of an inch gap in the bottom of the exit door. Citation issued srious 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide label/name of the product on all spices containers in the dry storage shelve.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the following: cabinet under the prep table in the serving area; cabinet under the tea section and under the condiments section(close to the soda machine) and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor throughout the rear prep/dishwashing areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Vent in both washroom with dust build-up. Instructed to clean ansd maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in both washrooms not working. Must repair and maintain.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Summary report from 10-5-12 not posted visible to customers. Report was covered, by licenses and both were obstructed by stored children's booster seats. Instructed to post todays summary visible at all times to customers. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(b).

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

Inspector’s note: Interior ice machines bin dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drain under two compartment sink dirty with food debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the cooler next to the front steam table and wire racks in the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation remains from #517431 on 7-5-11.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION #469217 ON 12-1-10.

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. FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT/REAR DOORS MUST BE RODENT/PROOFED.

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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE INSTALLED.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.MOP SINK NOT FULLY INSTALLED,INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.