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Noodle Barn

April 9, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 11 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw shrimp being stored on the top shelf under the flip top refrigeration unit. Ensure staff is properly storing foods. Staff removed and placed on the bottom shelf. Observed food being stored with no lids/covers inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper covering.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed chicken being stored in the flip top and in the refrigeration unit. The PIC stated that he cooks the chicken for a few minutes and then places it inside the refrigeration units and then he cooks the chicken to 165F to order. The chicken temperature was 42F. PIC removed the chicken and the chicken was discarded. Observed beef being stored in the flip top and refrigeration units. The PIC stated he boils the meat for a few minutes then he places the meat inside a food container places it inside the refrigeration unit and then cooks the meat to 160F to order. The meat temperature located in the flip top was 57F. The meat was removed by the PIC and discarded.
code 590.003/3-401.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed soups being stored in the refrigeration unit. PIC stated that he just made the soup. When asked if they were planning on using the soup tonight or tomorrow he stated tonight. When asked about the cooling procedures PIC was not able to communicate the cooling times and breakdown. Ensure staff is properly trained on cooling procedures. Email will be sent with this information. Observed noodles being stored on the shelf wrapped in plastic wrap. PIC stated they were cooling. Ensure staff is educated on cooling procedures.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed foods being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit out of temp. All foods were removed and discarded. Ensure staff is trained properly on cold holding temperatures. Beef- 57F Tofu- 57F Steak- 42F Sprouts- 57F Observed noodles being stored in a bucket of stagnant water next to stove. PIC removed noodles and discarded. Ensue staff is not storing noodle in stagnant water in a bucket on the floor.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed soiled knifes being stored on the magnet. Remove knifes and properly clean and sanitize all knife. Observed a knife with plastic wrap wrapped around the handle. Remove and replace knife.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed a soiled pot in the hand sink. Remove pot and ensure that staff is not using the hand sink to store soiled equipment.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed utensils being stored in stagnment water. Ensure staff is trained on proper storage of utensils.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping clothes being stored on the counters. Provide sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes with sanitizer inside.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Using Drain Plugs (C)

Inspector note: Observed no drain plugs in the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
code 590.005/5-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled kitchen floors. Clean to remove grease and soil. Clean behind stove. Observed build up in the trap under the dishwasher . Clean the trap under the dishwasher to remove all build up.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Observed debris inside the light shields in the kitchen area. Remove light shields and clean debris.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 7, 2025: 11 previous findings did not recur.

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