NOODLES & COMPANY

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SUCH AS A THERMOMETER OR SINGLE-USE STICKERS/TAGS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN VERIFYING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BENEATH ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Ice machine interior surfaces not clean, found mold like build up around the chute. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 9 live cockroaches behind double door cooler at rear prep area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Coolers thermometer placed at the back side of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view place.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable cups for food storage, instructed to use proper utensils.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND FRONT PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TRMPERATUE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED MIXED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURAFCE EXPOSED. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN RESTROOM, THE HOOD SYSTEM, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNATURES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REFUSE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, SIDE PREP AREA . MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN DISH ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB FROM TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISH WASHING AREA