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Legend Noodle

Restaurant

2243 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

May 5, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Severe rodent infestation with 300+ mouse droppings found in food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 300 mouse droppings discovered on floors and shelves in basement prep and storage area; a dead mouse was found inside a food container.
  • Two containers of soup held at unsafe temperatures (73.2°F and 77.5°F) outside of hot holding units; 5 lbs of soup was discarded.
  • Open pest control bait blocks left on basement floor instead of in enclosed bait stations, creating contamination risk.
  • Mold observed on basement ceiling; kitchen floors around equipment and drains covered in dirt and grease; expired food handler and allergen training certificates on staff.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

RODENT INFESTATION FOUND ON SITE. OBSERVED 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND A DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF A FOOD CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Inspection History

Legend Noodle has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 8, 2026.

May 8, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 5, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
Jun 3, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.