Noodles & Company World Kitchen

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Inspections

1. Sep 10, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in ware washing area.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES - TOILET TISSUE - AVAILABILITY

     Toilet tissue is not available at one of the restrooms.

     Correction: Provide a supply of toilet tissue at each toilet.

     Code 6-302.11

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on top of the food steamer.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

2. Sep 10, 2026 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Oct 30, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The quat is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in three of the wiping cloth buckets.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Employee replaced sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets and tested with test strip to ensure proper concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     BANDAGES AND FINGER COTS - GLOVE USE

     Food employee with bandage or finger cot is working with exposed food.

     Correction: Food employees working with a bandage, finger cot or stall on hands, fingers or wrist shall wear a single-use glove. Discard contaminated food items.

     Code 2-401.13

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     Internal surfaces of ice machine not contacting TCS food are soiled.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Clean dishes are stored next to hand washing sink in prep area where they are exposed to splash..

     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. Relocate clean dishes or install a splash guard at hand washing sink. Dishes were moved during the inspection.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Two of the andwashing sinks are 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)

4. Dec 2, 2024 Routine · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Drink ice is not protected from potential contamination. Employee water bottle observed being stored in machine.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     True glass door refrigerator is not maintained in good repair. Internal temperature is 70 degrees F. Facility is not using refrigerator for time/temperature control for safety foods at this time.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The hot water at food prep sink is not maintained in good repair. Hot water is turned off due to 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

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES -CHEMICALS USED AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

     Ecolab Antimicrobial Fruit and Vegetable Wash used as an antimicrobial agent in the treatment, storage or processing of fruits and vegetables is not being used according to manufacturer specifications. When tested, the concentration was below manufacturer recommendation.

     Correction: Discontinue use until approved chemical used as an antimicrobial agent in the treatment, storage and processing of fruits and vegetables is obtained or information is provided to the department that the chemical used meets the requirements under 7-204.12 (B).

     Code 7-204.12 (B)

5. Feb 6, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Jan 30, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in the warewashing area is not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The hand sink on the cookline runs continuously and does not shut off.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. THE HANDSINK ON THE COOKLINE AND IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CURRENTLY DO NOT WORK. EACH HAND SINK REQUIIRES PARTS AND ARE ON ORDER. THE FACILITY STATED THE SINKS WILL BE REPAIRED IN 10 DAYS WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. THE FACILITY CURRENTLY USES THE TWO FULLY OPERATIONAL HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND IN PREP. RECHECK

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

7. Jan 16, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in the warewashing area is not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The hand sink on the cookline runs continuously and does not shut off.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. THE HANDSINK ON THE COOKLINE AND IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CURRENTLY DO NOT WORK. EACH HAND SINK REQUIIRES PARTS AND ARE ON ORDER. THE FACILITY STATED THE SINKS WILL BE REPAIRED IN 10 DAYS WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. THE FACILITY CURRENTLY USES THE TWO FULLY OPERATIONAL HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND IN PREP. RECHECK

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

8. Jan 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Upright True reach in cooler is holding foods at 51 F. Cooked steak, cooked tofu, cooked shrimp, cut lettuce found to be at 51 F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Foods out of temperature were voluntarily discarded. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this cooler until repaired and maintaining proper temperature.

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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The oasis 146 is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at [0] PPM in a wiping cloth bucket and below 200 ppm in the warewashing sink.

     Correction: The sanitizer in the bucket was replaced. Replace sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets at least every 4 hours. Use test strips to verify concentrations. The sanitizer at the 3 comp sink was empty and replaced at the time of the inspection.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in the warewashing area is not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The handsink on the cookline runs continuously and does not shut off.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in container.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)