Noodles & Company

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 5, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed two sanitizer buckets filled with Oasis 146 sanitizer on service lines are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is less than 150 PPM. Informed Person and PIC tested the buckets and got the same. PIC then refilled the buckets and tested at 400ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed tongs and scoopers were improperly stored handles down in food. Observed containers of meatballs and containers of noodles wherethos occurred. Informed PIC and PIC removed the tongs and scoopers.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Observed dishwasher, 3 compartment sink, and both handwashing sinks are fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning. Observed caulk is coming of or completely missing from the walls to the fixtures. Instructed PIC to caulk these areas and PIC stated they will get a work order.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the outside of oven, the otuside of grill, shelfs above coolers, shelfs in back prep area, and containers housing utensils are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas. PIC stated they will get these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed food containers are being stored and stacked without being air-dried. Informed PIC and PIC will educate staff to air dry containers before stacking.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

2. May 13, 2025 Routine · 5 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee observed not washing hands after touching face and wiping hands on apron. Employee proceeded prepair sauces for pasta dishes. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee washed their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY

     Observed an open tray of rice crispy treats stored in the customer self-service area and is not protected from contamination. Instructed PIC to cover or move the treats. PIC then moved and covered the treats.

     Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination.

     Code 3-306.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Observed meatballs in steam table are hot held at 122°F. Discussed when meatballs where placed in steam table. Took side by side temps and got 122F. PIC stated less than 2 hours. PIC then reheated the meatballs and temp at 190F.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed cooked pasta placed above cooler line in 2 door prep cooler is cold held at 50F. Observed, TSC salad sauces, hard boiled eggs , and cut lettuce were all 47F in 2 door prep cooler. Disucssed when all items where placed into both 2 door prep coolers. Took side by side temperatures and got the same. PIC then dicarded all out of temperature items.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on drive thru ice machine. Pipe coming from ice machine is laying on top of drain. Instructed PIC to provide air gap on ice machine. PIC stated they will have get a work order to fix it.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     Observed the Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling. Observed several cold holding violations and hot holding violation. In addition oberved several hand washing violations of employees. Educated and instructed PIC to take more temperatures and monitor the TSC foods. Also educate on proper handwashing. PIC stated they will train their employee and monitor their temperatures better.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Observed pan located in clean warewashing area is not easily cleanable. Observed groves and chips on pan. Instructed PIC to repair or replace the pan. PIC stated they will dispose of the pan. PIC then disposed of pan.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Observed no thermo test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Instructed PIC to get thermo test strips. PIC stated they will get thermo test strips.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed bowels on prep line, containers on drying rack, and knives in holder are visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC removed all items to be wash rinse and sanitized.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Observed few employees noted wearing bracelets on arms while working with food. Educated PIC on employees wearing jewelry. PIC stated they will get this corrected and train all employees.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Observed 2 door prep cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Instructed PIC to have a thermometer in 2 door prep cooler. PIC stated they will order a thermometer and place it in the 2 door prep cooler.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed 2 door prep cooler is not maintained in good repair and is maintaining temperature of 47F. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get a work order in. Observed ice machine is not in good repair. Ice machine is leaking. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get a work order in to repair it.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed shelfs throughout the kitchen are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase cleaning frequency of shelfs. PIC stated they will have an employee clean those.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed clean knives are being stored without being air-dried. Instructed PIC to air dry all utensils before being stacking and storing. PIC stated they will make sure it is air dried before storing and stacking.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Observed boxes of plastic bowels, and utensils are improperly stored on the floor in back dry storage area. Instructed PIC to keep boxes of bowels and utensils off the floor. PIC stated they will get rising and get the boxes off the floor.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

3. Feb 7, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.