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Rice And Noodles: health inspection history

2018 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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Address: 2018 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jul 1, 2025
License number: 2753396
Latest inspection: Jul 1, 2025 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Nov 8, 2021 to Jul 1, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail. 23 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jul 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE LOWER, LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 24, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. I INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE MANAGER WAS ON SITE WHEN RETURNING FROM LUNCH TO ISSUE REPORTS AND CITATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (KNIFE, LADDLE, WOK) AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY BASINS SET UP.. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. WHITE RICE WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (65.05F), COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS (68.9F), COOKED CHICKEN (108.6F). ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 68LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $145 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LOWER, LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE/ PREP AREA, IN THE CREVICES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR LOWER OPENING OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE…
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 28, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE TOP INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 78F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES AT 70F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE NOODLES WITH EGG AT 78F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED ABOUT 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50 DURING THE INSPECTION.…
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

Oct 26, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Nov 14, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Nov 8, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FILTERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.