Food Safety Report: Penny's Noodle Shop, 3400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60657 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 2, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14: **c** handwashing signage observed no handwashing signage at 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.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent infestation. 18 droppings still present in the following areas throughout: 1st floor prep, dining room, basement prep in basement under the stairs in dry storage area, under the north wall metal rack shelving in the basement, 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.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the walk-in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12: **c** backflow prevention device, location (no backflow device) observed no backflow preventer device on the utility sink in basement area. Instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114: **c** maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter observed clutter stored on floor rear basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and store equipment to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13: **c** floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed observed a hole in the ceiling in and throughout ceiling and walls in rear 1st floor prep and in basement. Instructed to seal.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and around pipes throughout facility. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water leak in basement storage area near gas meters seeping through walls near washer. Instructed to repair leak

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 12: **c** heating, ventilation, air conditioning system vents observed ventilation air duct in 1st floor kitchen prep with food debis. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:4): **pf** enforcement by the regulatory authority (non-compliance) 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.

Source: chicago.gov