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PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP

950 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285850

Location recorded for this inspection · PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP · 950 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
671021

Location recorded for this inspection · PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP · 950 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. LOOSE FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST GROUT AND SEAL THE BASEBOARD TILES ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED THE VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154332

Location recorded for this inspection · PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP · 950 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE ENTRANCE AT REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154313

Location recorded for this inspection · PENNY'S NOODLE SHOP · 950 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS EACH AND ONE 5 LB CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN ALL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND STORED IN TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 106.7F & 102.3F FOR THE BEEF. 91.2F FOR THE CHICKEN. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVING COOKED WON TONS STUFFED WITH PORK AND SHRIMP FROM BOILING WATER ON COOKS LINE AND DIRECTLY TRANSFERRING TO PLASTIC CONTAINER IN COOKS LINE COOLER AND COVERING WITH LID. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-6-09 #162466 NOT CORRECTED. #33-BLACK/WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.#34-MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASE BOARD TILES IN REAR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG PREP TABLE. #36- INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT BULB. #40- MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. #32- MUST REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING CAULKING AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR LINE COOLER BROKEN, MUST REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. METAL THRESHOLD FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS, MUST REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL BASE BOARD TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE ENTRANCE AT REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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