NOODLES & COMPANY

Jan 10, 2025

0 violations

Jan 2, 2025

2 violations

Key Violations:

16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Ice machine interior surfaces not clean, found mold like build up around the chute. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 9 live cockroaches behind double door cooler at rear prep area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

Jan 9, 2024

2 violations

Key Violations:

36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Coolers thermometer placed at the back side of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view place.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable cups for food storage, instructed to use proper utensils.

Mar 28, 2023

2 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Aug 29, 2022

0 violations

Aug 22, 2022

1 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND FRONT PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TRMPERATUE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Jan 11, 2021

0 violations

Oct 7, 2020

6 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN RESTROOM, THE HOOD SYSTEM, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED MIXED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURAFCE EXPOSED. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 21, 2020

8 violations

Key Violations:

|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REFUSE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNATURES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Nov 26, 2019

16 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISH WASHING AREA;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB FROM TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA .;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, SIDE PREP AREA . MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN DISH ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING