License
Sep 24, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Shang Noodle
1613 N Damen Ave
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsLicense
Sep 24, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. (*** SEE COMMENTS).
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE NOODLE MAKING FOOD EQUIPMENT AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE, LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF SAID NOODLE MAKING FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
License
Apr 2, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source