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Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.

Restaurant

2334 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

May 19, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Massive rodent infestation with 400 mouse droppings and live roaches found throughout kitchen and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • 400 mouse droppings discovered on floors, equipment, prep tables, and storage areas; 4 live roaches and 1 dead mouse also found. Pest control required.
  • Ice machine interior coated with slimy substance; low-temperature dishwasher has zero chemical sanitizer (should be 100 PPM).
  • No employee health policies on file; staff acknowledgements not documented.
  • Handsink floor drain drains slowly; bulk storage containers unlabeled; wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; kitchen equipment and cooler shelves require deep cleaning.

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 OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE, ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, INSIDE THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN UNITS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA INSIDE OF KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, ON SHELVES BEHIND THE BEVERAGE COUNTER AND IN THE CLOSET BY THE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AND A DEAD MOUSE.

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN WITH A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.

Inspection History

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc. has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 42% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 26, 2026.

May 26, 2026Pass

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

May 21, 2026Fail

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
May 19, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

12 violations