Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Noodles & Company

Name: Noodles & Company
Address: 3419 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL

3419 N Southport Ave

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 12, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

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.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP AREA .

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 16, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 20, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES 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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

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, May 20, 2024 · Original Source