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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Noodles & Company

1 S Franklin St

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BENEATH ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SUCH AS A THERMOMETER OR SINGLE-USE STICKERS/TAGS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN VERIFYING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BENEATH ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 2, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine interior surfaces not clean, found mold like build up around the chute. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

Found 9 live cockroaches behind double door cooler at rear prep area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Coolers thermometer placed at the back side of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view place.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

Using disposable cups for food storage, instructed to use proper utensils.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

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