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RICE AND NOODLES

2018 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RICE AND NOODLES has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 28, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 1, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 10 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 temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 July 1, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 24, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 2 times on October 26, 2023. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE LOWER, LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. I INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE MANAGER WAS ON SITE WHEN RETURNING FROM LUNCH TO ISSUE REPORTS AND CITATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (KNIFE, LADDLE, WOK) AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY BASINS SET UP.. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. WHITE RICE WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (65.05F), COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (68.9F), COOKED CHICKEN (108.6F). ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 68LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $145 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE/ PREP AREA, IN THE CREVICES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR LOWER OPENING OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE LOWER, LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE TOP INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 78F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES AT 70F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH EGG AT 78F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED ABOUT 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FILTERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT AND COLD WATER ARE AVAILABLE AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  9. License

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT AND COLD WATER ARE AVAILABLE AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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