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JOY'S NOODLES & RICE

3257-3259 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JOY'S NOODLES & RICE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 22, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 5, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times on June 5, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE TRASH AND DEBRIS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FLOOR BELOW THE WOK COOKING STATIONS TO BE COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND AROUND VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NO HANDLES PROVIDED AT LID THAT COVERS COOKED RICE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES OR PROVIDE A NEW LID.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED(1-2023). MUST RENEW EVER THREE YEARS
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • RAW WOODEN PALLETS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE USED TO ELEVATE DISH CHEMICALS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED OR PROVIDE METAL/PLASTIC, NON-ABSORBENT SHELVING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE UNUSED FURNITURE (SOFA) FROM THE BASEMENT OFFICE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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