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NOODLES & COMPANY

3419 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NOODLES & COMPANY has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 22, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 12, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2024. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 12, 2026. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 on July 7, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 19 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on June 12, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEAT BALLS AT 120.6F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP AREA .
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING(HANDSINK IS FACING SEATING AREA) ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PART.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS,REPAIR ISSUE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN TRACK OF WINDOW OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO DOOR OF ICE BIN SAME UNIT.REPAIR ISSUE OR REPLACE UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND EASILY REACHABLE TO MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER(ACCROSS FROM PASTA HOT WATER UNITS).REPAIR ISSUE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. STAGNATE WATER RBETWEEN SAID FLOOR TILES,REPAIR ISSUE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
  5. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATERPROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-25-19 REPORT #2300215 NOT CORRECTED. #55--NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINTS OF THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • -NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F - 72.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA VALUE ABOUT 150 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL PASTA BEFORE STORING INSDIE WALK IN COOLER.
  11. Complaint

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, CHEESE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WIRE RACK IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON THE FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE PRE-WASH SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVER FLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTING. EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD. RECOMMEND LARGER OR MORE WASTE CONTAINERS, MORE FREQUENT PICK-UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 3-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN SOUP AT 198.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • POOLING WATER UNDER THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ADJACENT COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE FAR RIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10 COCKROACHES ON WALL BEHIND STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CHICKEN COOK PRESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON FLOORS. MUST KEEP OFF FLOORS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WIPED DOWN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.
  19. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. License-Task Force

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES OR WRITTEN CONTRACT. MUST PROVIDE.

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