Noodles & Company

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Sep 15, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS foods are cold held at 47-50°F in Cooler #5 - veggie Prep Cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Foods were loaded in the cooler at 10:00 and will be discarded at 2:00. Repair or replace cooler and notify me once complete.

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

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is an accumulation of food residue on the sides of equipment, floor (along walls and under equipment), walls.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Establishment does not have enough dry storage space for foods and single service items. There are boxes of items stored on the floor in the back area and a table in the dining area. Although items stored in dining area are boxed, not a long term solution.

     Correction: Reorganize dry storage area to be able to accomidate all Single Service items and foods or get more frequent deliverys.

     Code 4-903.12

3. Sep 8, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Meatballs were found hot held at 96°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Meatballs were discarded.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS foods are cold held at 47-50°F in Cooler #5 - veggie Prep Cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Foods were loaded in the cooler at 10:00 and will be discarded at 2:00. Repair or replace cooler and notify me once complete.

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

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is an accumulation of food residue on the sides of equipment, floor (along walls and under equipment), walls.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Establishment does not have enough dry storage space for foods and single service items. There are boxes of items stored on the floor in the back area and a table in the dining area. Although items stored in dining area are boxed, not a long term solution.

     Correction: Reorganize dry storage area to be able to accomidate all Single Service items and foods or get more frequent deliverys.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     There is a missing ceiling tile above the WI Cooler and multiple ceiling tiles that are falling down above the prep cooler.

     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

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     There is an accumulation of residue forming into drips along the ridge of the ventilation Hood.

     Correction: Clean hood at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of residue.

     Code 6-501.14

4. Sep 25, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels restocked during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Water softener salt was stored on the floor in the backroom area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged rice crispy treats are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use lids were stored on the floor underneath the hand washing sink.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Lids were moved to a shelf during inspection.

     Code 4-903.12

5. Sep 24, 2024 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Individually packaged rice krispie treats at the front counter are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the storage rack above the hothold station is soiled with food debris.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

6. Sep 5, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at front counter food employee handwashing sink. Soap was refilled during inspection.

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

     Code 6-301.11