Noodles & Co.

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 14, 2026 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floor drains are soiled with food residue.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Several floor tiles are missing in the back storage area.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

2. Nov 19, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Caulk between dish machine drainboard backsplash and wall is soiled with black substance.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Replace caulk and seal backsplash to wall.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Front end hand washing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

3. Nov 11, 2025 Routine · 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Caulk between dish machine drainboard backsplash and wall is soiled with black substance.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Replace caulk and seal backsplash to wall.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Front end hand washing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap in the bottom corner door of the back storage room which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented. Person in charge has work order for door to be replaced.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

4. Dec 13, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for cooked pasta in prep cooler. Pasta cooked in morning held in deep container in prep cooler. Center of pasta was 50 degrees F.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Pasta was voluntarily discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The faucet of kitchen hand washing sink is leaking.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap at bottom corner of rear door near jamb which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

5. Oct 24, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - DEVICES USED FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZATION

     Device for onsite chemical generation for washing vegetables not used in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ecolab Antimibcrobial fruit and vegetable wash not dispensing at proper concentration.

     Correction: Use onsite chemical device according to manufacturer's directions. Manager will call Eclolab for service.

     Code 3-302.15 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Drain pipe under food prep sink observed to be leaking.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)