Noodles & Company

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Inspections

1. Feb 27, 2026 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Stainless steel and plastic hotel pans of various size observed stacked together and avilable for next use prior to completion of drying.

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

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS

     Area of ceiling above entrance to walk-in cooler is missing ceiling tiles and is exposed.

     Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

     Code 6-201.16

2. Feb 19, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in prep table cooler found reading approximately 10 F higher than actual temperature. Cold drawers missing a thermometer. Both issues corrected at time of inspection.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Metal and plastic dining utensils, drain pan, and ice machine scoop found stored in bin with dried food debris accumulations. Metal mixing bowls and some hotel pans found with water accumulations from not-fully-dried items above.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     Method for verifying proper heat sanitization not available at time of inspection.

     Correction: Obtain and regularly use thermolabels or an irreversible digital thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Bins for metal and plastic dining utensils, plastic drain pans, and kitchen equipment contain dried food debris accumulations. Walk-in cooler racks harbor food debris and moderate rust.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Jun 24, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.