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Ben's Noodles & Rice

September 6, 2024 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: EXTREMELY SOILED HAND WASHING SIGNAGES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN SHRIMP. SHRIMP IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN USE KNIVES.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED HANGING CLOTH CURTAINS AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, SHELVING , BEHIND BOX FREEZERS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • CEILING VENTS IN THE DISH ROOM AND HALLWAY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 18, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.