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ORIENTAL NOODLE COMPANY

3100 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Bakery

Inspection summary

ORIENTAL NOODLE COMPANY has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 27, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 31, 2018, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 25 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2017. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AT CORNERS ALONG THE WALLS AT REAR CLUTTERED FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, INTERIORS OF FRONT CABINETS, KITCHEN SHELVINGS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ROLLING UTILTY CARTS, AND ALL LARGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NOTED AND WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AT FRONT AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULB INSIDE TE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN..
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RESEAL FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS INSIDE FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RESEAL FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAINT WALLS AND HAVE SURAFCE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN/DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, CARTS, AND ALL LARGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • : MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, EAST WALL IN POOR REPAIR, AND OPENINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED AND BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG THE WALLS AT REAR FURNACE AND STORAGE ROOMS, ALSO OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT SAME AREA, AND BACK DOOR HAS GAP AT BOTTOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT AND SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, CARTS, AND ALL LARGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, EAST WALL IN POOR REPAIR, AND OPENINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
  11. Canvass

    8 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. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • 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.
    • 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. MUST REPAINT ALL WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 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. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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