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Joy Yee Noodle Shop

April 8, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CENTER EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY TO SEAL THE 1 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON ROLLING CARTS STORED BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE AREA WHERE THE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTON NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS. • DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING AN APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AND A PERSON SLICING MEAT IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 12, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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.