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Noodle Barn

August 24, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Foods inside of the first glass cooler in the main kitchen area ranging from 48-99F. Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods to be removed and placed into a walk-in cooler that is operating below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing/training staff on how to cool/store foods appropriately. Address and ensure all staff are being properly trained.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Large bus bucket filled with fried chicken does not appea to be cooling properly. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being cooled and stored properly to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in the main kitchen being blocked by small storge rack. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knife observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: First glass cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Small singel door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 16, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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