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MIN'S NOODLE HOUSE, LTD.

3235 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MIN'S NOODLE HOUSE, LTD. has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 11, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ONE ROACH ON THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE SECOND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER; BOTH WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDER THE MICROWAVE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGAE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -TOP/LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES, COUNTER AND STORAGE RACKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-904.11 OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BOWLS, PLATES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A COMMON HALLWAY AND NOT INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS, CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT, AND LARGE WOK TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ITEMS TOO LARGE OR THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PORK DUMPLINGS AT 107.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS AT 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
  8. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED A DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS AND SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND HELD OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DAY OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MIZIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, PREP TABLES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR FREEZER DOORS RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DISH AREA WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY POTS AND OTHER MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3-COMP SINK TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2-DR FREEZER AT REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS MUST BE MADE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DRY FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER ANY SANITARY PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020 NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020 NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, UNTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPEN AND OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIZE OF POTS AND UNTENSILS TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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