NOODLES & COMPANY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS(COOKIES,MARSHMELLO TREAT,)WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2 & 3 COMP SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER CABINET NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER 2 & 3 COMP SINKSFLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 2& 3 COMP SINK

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA ,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA ,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.