PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
NOODLES & COMPANY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 2, 2013
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License #2065232
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/2 LB COOKED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 103.1F TO 105.4F. ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1.50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #28
CRITICAL
Violation Details
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: 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).
Why This Matters
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Specific Requirements
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-401.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection