What is Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. last inspected?

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. was last inspected on May 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. have?

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. has 48 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. serve?

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.

Name: Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.
Address: 2334 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 73

2334 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/26/2026

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American•Chinatown

Ranked #325 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+44 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

3 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

May 2026

3 inspections

4 high priority

13 intermediate

May

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−25 pts

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High8 Med

12 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF PREP KITCHEN ALONG ALL WALLS OF STRUCTURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CHICKENS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED, SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENTERING IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE LOWER SURFACES IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE MACHINE SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT 100PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CHICKENS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED, SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 4 LARGE BROWN ROACHES ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS/CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND FREEZERS IN THE PREP AND REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREAS AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES BEFORE THE REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENTERING IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE LOWER SURFACES IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582924 DATED:10/05/2023 NOT CORRECTED; #60 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570999 DATED: 2/8/2023;# 37 FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND COUNTER AREA ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COUNTER AREA ON FLOOR, IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN KITCHEN, NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR KITCHEN, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE. A

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND COUNTER AREA ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COUNTER AREA ON FLOOR, IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN KITCHEN, NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR KITCHEN, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SITE SCATTED ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND UNABLE TO DRAIN (OPERABLE DISH MACHINE ON SITE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570999 DATED: 2/8/2023;# 37 FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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