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Noodle Street Restaurant

March 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings2

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Turned on the hot water located over the sanitizer bay at the 3 bay sink and the hot water was brown. After the inspection on 3/02/26 I showed the photos that I had taken to the plumbing department. An email and photos were sent over to Chris asking him to have the plumber look at the water pipe that is coming from the ice machine and is pouring out under the dishmachine. There should be no evidence of stagnant water under the dish mahine. The tiles and flooring need to be clean and sanitized. The dishmachine has a broken leg and is being held up by a pole. Repair leg.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: No air gap located under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before health can sign off.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: The interior and exterior of the dishmachine is still soiled. Remove the spray arm and clean and sanitize. Remove the tape from the backsplash and provide wall protection that is smooth clean and durable. Kitchen equipment interior/exterior this includes the sides of the equipment need to be clean and sanitized. Photos taken.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Provide proper wall coverage behind the high temp dishmachine. Remove all duct tape and repair. The front stairs inside the establishment have missing grout and metal strip needs to be secured. Observed tape on the front exterior door. PIC stated the tape was there to keep the cold air from getting in. Repair door to properly seal and secure from rodent activity and weather elements. Remove tape.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled floors. Remove kitchen equipment away from the walls and clean and sanitize floors and walls. Under shelving under the stove under the rice cookers under prep sink under the wok stoves in the hallway next to the grease trap. ALL flooring in the kitchen area need to be degreased and cleaned. Remove all duct tape.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Took temperatures of the steak 77F and pork 72F that were sitting inside a pan inside the flip top. PIC stated that they cook the meat and were waiting to serve. I asked him if he was cold holding or hot holding and he stated hot holding. Ensure all foods are hot held at 135F or above. PIC discarded the meat.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee's medicine being stored in the dining room to the right of the counter. Remove all medicine and store is the proper location.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizer at the 3 bay sink. PIC stated that he uses the dishmachine. When we tested the dishmachine there was no sanitizer going through the dishmachine. PIC primed the machine and was able to test with chlorine strips. Please provide sanitizer for the 3 bay and for the sanitizing buckets.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)

Inspector note: Observed the 3 bay sink and the shelving above the 3 bay sink soiled and evidence of food on the shelving. Clean and sanitize 3 bay sink and the shelf above.
code 590.004/4-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Bowls and pans not inverted while stored on the racks. Store inverted
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed cluttered service station and a cluttered dining room on the other side of the room. PIC stated that they don't use that side anymore. Remove any and all items not being used for business.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 2, 2026: 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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