Did Joy Yee Noodle pass its last health inspection?

Joy Yee Noodle at 1335 S Halsted St was inspected on Mar 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Joy Yee Noodle?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Joy Yee Noodle

1335 S Halsted St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 6, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 6, 2025

#6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 6, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2022	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2019	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2019	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 24, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2014	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2014	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2014	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Joy Yee Noodle — questions

Did Joy Yee Noodle pass its last health inspection?: Joy Yee Noodle at 1335 S Halsted St was inspected on Mar 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Joy Yee Noodle?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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