Zen Noodles, 1852 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Zen Noodles
Address: 1852 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 21, 2012

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
Aug 13, 2010 50
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Aug 19, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Aug 29, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Feb 29, 2012 100
No violation details available. Nov 14, 2012 -
No violation details available. Nov 21, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 13, 2010

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE,FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SUSHI AREA NOT INSTALLED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEDNT SHOULD BE STORED CLEAN,HUNG TO DRY.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Aug 19, 2010

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair..FOUND SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEDNT SHOULD BE STORED CLEAN,HUNG TO DRY.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SUSHI AREA NOT INSTALLED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.

Aug 29, 2011

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA, AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB, THATS OUT ABOVE DISH AREA IN BASEMENT
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES PROPERLY, WITH HANDLE FACING UP OR IN ONE DIRECTION

Feb 29, 2012

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP OM THEM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN AND REACHIN COOLERS.

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