THE NOODLE VIETNAMESE CUISINE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: 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: 3-307.11: 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: 2-402.11: 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: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): 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: 4-601.11(B): 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: 4-601.11(C): 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: 6-501.13: 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: 6-501.13: 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.