THE NOODLE VIETNAMESE CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS IN INAPPROPRIATE SINKS. ONE FOOD HANDER RINSED THEIR HANDS IN THE SINK WITH THE SPRAYER HEAD NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE; SCOOPED ICE AFTERWARDS AND ANOTHER RINSED THEIR HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZIER SOULTION WAS EMPTY AND REPLACED. THE UNIT IS NOW PROPERLY SANTIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS NOT IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN BOX ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOORS WHERE THE DRY SPICE SHELF IS STORED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND ON THE FIRST SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A POT OF MEAT AND A BINS OF SPROUTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN A CHAIR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN A BIN OR ANOTHER APPROPRIATE PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE WEAR NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MENTIONED TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN ON THE SURFACES UNDER THE GRILL AND THE STOVES; BOTH LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATIN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATIN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.