Ben's Noodles & Rice

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the upright, prep, and reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipes leaking under hand washing sink in main prep area and rear warewashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipes and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the main prep area and rear warewashing area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times. Also observed foam caulk lining wall at rear exit door. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Noted improper thawing of frozen shrimp. Shrimp in standing water. Reviewed proper methods of thawing frozen foods.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods including spices must be properly labeled with the product common name.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives noted improperly stored between the wall and electrical conduits. Must properly store in use knives.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items in the server station must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or cloth towels as liner inside coolers/freezers.----all shelving throughout the kitchen cooks line with grease, food debris and rust. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted hanging cloth curtains at entrance to the kitchen extremely dirty and stained. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vents in the dish room and hallway storage with excessive dust/dirt. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under all cooks line equipment, shelving , behind box freezers extremely dirty with food debris and grease must clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates and bowls on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting wooden boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean stained ceiling tiles at the dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 mice droppings on floor and shelves at the rear food storage. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).citation issued

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates and bowls on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting wooden boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear where mice droppings were found.---dirty and dusty fans inside refrigeration units and kitchen ceiing fans----stained ceiling tiles at the dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11---floors throughout the facility under the three-compartment sink, under all cooking equipment with dirt, grease, and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers such as rice must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings throughout the rear freezer storage room along baseboard walls, behind freezers, storage shelving, and boxed items. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas, and recommend having the pest control co. Service for mice. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the server station must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gasket on the tall glass door cooler in the kitchen. Must replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner for shelving throughout. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.----shelving under the gas grill with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting for floors.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three-compartment sink. Must replace.----floors throughout the facility under the three-compartment sink, under all cooking equipment with dirt, grease, and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: No written protocol for implementing and enforcing the vaccine protocol.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-observed torn gasket in refrigerator at kitchen prep area. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12-observed dark yellow stains on cutting board with deep grooves in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-observed grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-observed low dimmed lighting in dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in refrigerator at kitchen prep area. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dark yellow stains on cutting board with deep grooves in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed low dimmed lighting in dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean throughout kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walls in dry food storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed low dimmed lighting in dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 05-24-2019. Inspection #2290468. Violation 58.no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises. Priority foundation. Citaion issued.7-42-090. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at storage areas. Must clean and sanitize.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 11-26-18 inspection # 2240589.violation 58.no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises. Priority foundation. Citaion issued.7-42-090. Must provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem thermometer for food handlers 7-38-005 priority foundation. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using plastic grocery bags to hold foods inside chest freezer. Instructed manager must use food grade bags only to hold foods.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink missing stoppers (x2). Instructed manager must provide stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink not clean. Instructed manager must clean said light cover.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem thermometer for food handlers 7-38-005 priority foundation. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using plastic grocery bags to hold foods inside chest freezer. Instructed manager must use food grade bags only to hold foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches on walls in dishwash room. Instructed manager must remove insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink missing stoppers (x2). Instructed manager must provide stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink not clean. Instructed manager must clean said light cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration unit not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and prepared by date.....noted food items stored in grocery bags inside refrigeration units and freezer. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates used for elevation at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to provide appropriate shelving for elevation to provide hiding places for pest....must also elevate food items 6" off the floor and way from the walls....noted torn rubber gasket at the refrigeration unit and upright freezer at the kitchen prep and rear dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dusty fans on ceiling at the dining, prep and dish washing areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a prep table by the hand wash sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide a splash guard at the sink or remove prep table.