BEN'S NOODLES & RICE
1139 W BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Restaurant
13 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ALL WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
9 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP,AND DRIPPING ON GROUND.NEAR THE UNIT IN QUESTION EXCESS CHARCOAL DEBRIS DUMPED ON GROUND. GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID,FOUL ODOR FROM CONTAINER. LID MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER.IF NECESSARY ADD ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,THE OTHER COMPARTMENT BY THE NORTH WALL EXTREMELY DRAINING SLOW.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES,BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP,ALONG BASE BOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.REAR STORAGE CEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEANABLE,UNEVEN AND GREASY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE.VENT COVER ON CEILING ABOVE WHITE CHEST FREEZER, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,ALSO THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ALL WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-15-16. INSPECTION # 1465366. VIOLATION # 41.FOUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(DISHMACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER, NOT CLEAN, AND CLUTTERING DISHWASHING AREAS) MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- FOUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREA.(DISHMACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER, NOT CLEAN, AND CLUTTERING DISHWASHING AREAS) MUST REMOVE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT ARE SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS: HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE THE GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES BEFORE USE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- NOTED SOME LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED CUTTING BOARDS, USED WASH CLOTHS AND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN SHELVES USED FOR SLICING PRODUCE AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR PREPPING FOOD WHICH IS THE KITCHEN AND SERVICE AREAS EQUIPPED WITH HAND WASHING SINK.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING THROUGH OUT CEILING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER (KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,FOOD,UTENSILS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALSO ON SHELVES BEHIND DOOR OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND/OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infraction
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- 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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-17-2010,REPORT # 339231. #30- LABEL ALL UNLABLED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE. #32- INVERT ALL POTS AND DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR OF HANDLES ON ALL UNIT, KNOBS AND ALL HAND CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INCLUDED CONNECTED PIPES. #35- REPLACE ALL DIRTY CEILING TILES #37-PROVIDE SPACE FOR ALL PERSONAL ATTIRE. #38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM HOODVENT. SEROIUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77346-11
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PREP FOOD IN PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE CRATES AND NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.(ACCUMULATED DEBRIS).
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- 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.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEED IN GARBAGE AREA(GROUND WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD)IN ALLEY.KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENTS ACTIVITIES.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Suspected Food Poisoning
7 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL UNLABLED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INVERT ALL POTS AND DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR OF HANDLES ON ALL UNIT, KNOBS AND ALL HAND CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INCLUDED CONNECTED PIPES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN REAR SCREEN DOOR. REPLACE ALL DIRTY CEILING TILES.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REMOVE SHOES FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA. PROVIDE SPACE FOR ALL PERSONAL ATTIRE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM HOODVENT.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED