⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

NOODLES & COMPANY

1 S FRANKLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 2263045

21
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 2, 2025 Inspection

January 2, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2024 Inspection

January 9, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2023 Inspection

March 28, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

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

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2022 Inspection

August 22, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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 TRMPE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2020 Inspection

October 7, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED MIXED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURAFCE EXPOSED. MUST INVERT MULTIU...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2020 Inspection

April 21, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNATUR...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2019 Inspection

November 26, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2018 Inspection

June 28, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AT (TO GO) SECTION AT CASHIER STATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2018 Inspection

January 16, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2016 Inspection

September 19, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS,(COOKIES) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,PREPACKAGED AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2016 Inspection

August 29, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROX 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER C...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2016 Inspection

March 8, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING UNTHAWE -(CHICKEN),PREPED,(MA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2015 Inspection

April 24, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT DRAINS IN THE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2014 Inspection

December 5, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 4-DR COOLER AT REAR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2014 Inspection

May 9, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR COOLER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2013 Inspection

September 17, 2013• License• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO NARROW THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A BETTER SEPARATION BETW...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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