PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
NOODLES AND COMPANY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 25, 2015
Complaint
License #2152299
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #11
MAJOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS BLOCKED BY A CART WITH FOOD ON TOP OF IT WHILE A FOOD HANDLER WAS CUTTING LETTUCE AND ANOTHER WITH BOWLS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Specific Requirements
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-203.11, 6-302.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOKLINE WITH WORN GROUTING CAUSING WATER TO POOL BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED REGROUT THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOKLINE.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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