Penny's Noodle Shop

March 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, BBQ PORK, AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. NOTED 1 GALLON OF RAT REPELLENT SPRAY IN BETWEEN BASMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL RODENTICIDE IN BAIT BOXES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTELS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 150 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND STOVE IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER IN STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT REAR SOUTH BASEMENT, ON WINDOWN LEDGES IN BASMENT AND IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO VISIBLE IN VENTILATION DUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED REAR WEST STORAGE AREA DOOR ALSO HAS GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THOURGH OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT COVERS THOUGHOUT FACILITY ENCRUSTED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2615085 CONDUCTED ON 04/03/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (47)4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 11, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 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.

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