Noodles Pho U, 3417 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Noodles Pho U
Address: 3417 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Oct 12, 2010
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Jan 21, 2010 100
  • * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 4, 2010 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 12, 2010 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 21, 2010

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT(S) IN DINING AREA violation abated.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION- NO CITATION ISSUED violation abated.
FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NEED DIAGRAM & MSDS FORMS FOR LOG BOOK- NO CITATION ISSUED violation abated.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR ENCLOSED AREA (OUTSIDE REAR DOOR)-NO CITATION ISSUED violation abated.
CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE GASKETS ON DOOR IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA violation abated.
CLEAN & SANIT9IZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN violation abated.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SEAL CORNER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. violation abated.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. violation abated.

Oct 4, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN PREP AREA WINDOW OF KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN BUGS FLYING AND SITTING ON WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. REAR DOOR OPEN EXPOSING SCREEN DOOR. SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND HOLES IN SCREEN OF DOOR SEALED OR REPLACE SCREEN.
Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. OBSERVED RAW FISH IN A BOWL OF WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND A FROZEN PACKAGED BEEF IN A METAL CONTAINER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE TO UNTHAW. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING OF ITEMS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AS REQUIRED. A LICENSE REINSPECTION WAS DONE ON JAN. 21, 2010 AND NO SUMMARY WAS POSTED TO REFLECT THAT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ONE FLOOR TILE MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA; REPLACE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS WHERE MISSING, SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND SAME FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS DAILY. APRONS SHOULD NOT BE WORN OUTSIDE WHILE SMOKING. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE DAILY FOR COOKING.
OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING ON TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING LAYED OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO DRY AND OUTSIDE HANGING OVER FENCE TO DRY. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS SHOULD BE WASHED AND DRIED IN A MACHINE OR HUNG IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA IN A SANITARY MANNER.

Oct 12, 2010

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INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.
OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING ON TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. OBSERVED TOWELS USED FOR CLEANING LAYED OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO DRY AND OUTSIDE HANGING OVER FENCE TO DRY. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS SHOULD BE WASHED AND DRIED IN A MACHINE OR HUNG IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA IN A SANITARY MANNER.

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