What is Noodles IN The Pot's health inspection score?

Noodles IN The Pot has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Noodles IN The Pot last inspected?

Noodles IN The Pot was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Noodles IN The Pot have?

Noodles IN The Pot has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Noodles IN The Pot safe to eat at?

Yes, Noodles IN The Pot has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Noodles IN The Pot

Name: Noodles IN The Pot
Address: 2453 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 90

2453 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #144 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2453 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

2 inspections

8 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. TCS FOODS SUCH AS GROUND CHICKEN, COOKED RICE NOODLES, COOKED WIDE NOODLES, SHELLED EGGS, HALF AND HALF WERE FOUND AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(SAUCES).

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACUMMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A GUARD/SHIELD IN THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. GUARDS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. REMOVE RUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WEST CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH THE FAR EAST CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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