Berklee Noodles

June 22, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection unelss instructed to Observed food handlers not changing gloves between tasks - Touching multiple touch points and then handling food I provided hand washing instructions and glove use
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: At time of inspection there was not a person in charge on the premises. The owner/operator must have a PIC on premises during all times of operations Manager called and arrived prior to my departure
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: In use food containers are visable soiled with food build up
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse dropping in kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In use utensil stored in water - Provided proper storage to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food containers not stored 6" above the floor in basement
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Reusing soy sauce containers to store other food items
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: Builk food containers and inuse food containers not labeled with common name
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout cooking line
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up of soils on all shelving throughout kitchen/prep/storage/basement
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Bowls pans pots etc not inverted
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on dumpster tote and grease bin
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling and all attachments throughout Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/basement/bathrooms/mop closet
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms etc not properly stored
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused articles from basement hallway to rear egress
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Bucket handing from HVAC - Kitchen Opening in walls at enterance to back prep/ware washing area Steps and railing in disrepair and chipped paint Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable - Basement
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Certified food protection manager not certified in allergen awareness No employee on the premises trained in anti choking - While food is being served there must be an employee trained in anti choking
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 28, 2025: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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