Mdm Noodle
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Mdm Noodle, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so Mdm Noodle trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the cook line sheets of fresh-made rice noodles left out at ambient at 55F; per person in charge the noodles had been cooked at 11:00am and removed the noodles to refrigeration to cool to 41F. Keep TCS foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: The provided irreversible thermometer for the high temperature warewashing machine would not turn on; repair or replace the thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: At the pepsi cooler next to the cashier desk there are food items (dumplings drinks and others) that lack any labeling; provide allergen labeling on food that customers can access on their own or move the foods to a refrigerator that customers cannot access.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front doors there is a gap in the door sweep where light is observable and allows for pest entry; repair or replace the door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored in water. Water discarded. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water.
590.003/3-303.12-C
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored in water. Corrected on site. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water.
590.003/3-303.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: First hand sink faucet in kitchen leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine leaks. Empty catch tub regularly to avoid attracting pests. PIC stated Ecolab has part on order.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef and chicken stored on top shelf of refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket of stagnant water stored under dish machine. Discard water to avoid attracting pests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under dish machine and around hot water tank. Clean and monitor for activity. Send most recent pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 11/11
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef and chiocken stored in top of refrigerator over produce and cooked foods. Store raw meats below produce and ready to eat food.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for 7/29
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks with soils. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine with soils. Clean to avoid contaminating clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Cups of tea for self-service in retail cooler without labels. Provide labels for self-service items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored in water. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water because it can increase bacterial growth. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large burners with carbon build-up on burners and on drip tray. Debris under dish machine area and in dry storage. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC provided cleaning date of 3/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Container of soaking noodles under sink. Store soaking noodles covered off the floor to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw and ready to eat foods being stored and prepared in one workspace- Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling cooked noodles and raw vegetables with bare hands Product was voluntarily discarded- employee washed hands and put on gloves Review
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC shall properly monitor glove use and preparation at the establishment Establishment shall follow a proper cleaning and preparation schedule
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw meat with bare hands- Corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous food contact surfaces including peelers and a slicer with heavily encrusted food soils Equipment shall be cleaned with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple knives stored between equipment and the wall- Removed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees with no hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Products partially thawed in ambient air- Reviewed proper thawing methods Placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Food preparation on the drain board of the dishwasher Discontinue food preparation in this area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in collanders in the 3 bay sink where soiled dishes are being held- Removed
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in containers stored directly on the floor in the kitchen- Corrected on site
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dripping grease on the filters of the hood Clean with proper frequency Hood sticker expires 11/30/23
590.004/4-602.13-C
39
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the low temperature dish machine had no sanitizer in the bottle- Maintain proper sanitizer to test at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees noted again in the dining room preparing products- No handwashing sink available in this area Discontinue preparing products at a table in the dining room
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee behind the establishmnet with gloves on. He returned to the kitchen wearing the same gloves. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.15-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee peeling cooked eggs in the kitchen with his bare hands- Product discarded Gloves shall be worn while handling products
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products stored on a cart at the cookline including mushrooms in water at 81F-Voluntarily Discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available at the establishment at the time of the inspection- Corrected
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw chicken feet with bare hands during preparation- Corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of food service equipment with dried on food soils. Includes but not limited to: Mixer stored on floor with dried on soils in the bowl and paddle Peelers stored on a ledge with heavy encrusted soils Slicer and bladewith dried on soils Clean all food service equipment following use and with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations including repeat violations noted on the inspection report- Proper procedures shall be reviewed and followedby all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees preparing dumplings in the dining room on a table- Noted on the last inspection Discontinue preparing products in the dining room on tables
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multple squeeze bottles and bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers with products in them including vegetables and noodles stored on the floor below the 3 bay sink- Removed
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous wipping cloths on counters throughout- No sanitizer available at the time of the inspection- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple knives stored between equipment at the prep line- Removed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas of the floor in the kitchen with heavily worn grout allowing food and water to accumulate- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas of the establishment with heavy encrusted soils Areas include but not limited to Walls throughout kitchen Shelving throughout kitchen Exteriors of refrigeration including handles Filters of hood with dripping grease Floors under and behind equipment Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed preparing dumplings by hand in the didning area where there is no handwashing sink available. Discontinued at the time of the inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked lamb in the lift top refrigeration 50F in a plastic bowl.- Voluntarily discarded and denatured Sliced beef in refrigeration at 48F- Removed and placed in freezer
590.003/3-501.16-P
Storage-first aid supplies (p)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items including creams and medicines stored on shelving with food products- Store seperately
590.007/7-208.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge shall properly monitor preparation process and cleaning at establishmnet- Review inspection report with employees
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food preparation utensils including vegetable peelers with heavy dried on soils- Clean equipment with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment in kitchen- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving and floors below equipment in kitchen with builtup soils Shelving in small room with freezers where products are stored with heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing products on a table in the dining area-Discontinue
590.003/3-305.14-C
43
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for Jan. 3/2023.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer on site not functioning and needing a battery. Address.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips on site with what appears to be water damage. Replace in order to provide an accuraet reading.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Green cutting board observed being stored on the floor directly next to the hand sink. Discontonue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the 3 bay sink is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. Parts have been ordered and will be installed upon arrival.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizig solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans of Raid noted in kitchen- Remove and provide updated pest control report
590.007/7-206.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling RTE eat foods with bare ands- Reviewed and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products stored in ambient air at the cookline including garlic/oil and cooked mushrooms at above 41F Foods in service refrigeration in dining room at 55F Products rempoved and placed in refrigeration at 39F .
590.003/3-501.16-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment storing products in open cans- Discontinue Store products in covered NSF containers
590.004/4-101.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment using papertowel holder to hold plastic bags- No paper towels- Corrected Noted on previous inspection
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple partially used RTE foods in containers with no labeling-production/discard dates- Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged beverages in self service refrigeration with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled in use equipment including vegetable peelers scoops and slicers- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on equipment including refrigeration doors and handles and tops of alll cooking equipment- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All employees with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored on prep areas throughout kitchen. Store personal items seperate from food prep/storage areas
590.006/6-403.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food storage containers and squeeze bottle with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged foods stored on floors throughout kitchen and in back area- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Food products stored below handsinks and 3 bay sink- Discontinue- CORRECTED
590.003/3-305.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple products in various stages of defrosting in the 3 bay sink and on counters- Reviewed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door to the establishmnet open with no screen- Doors shall remain closed or provide screen
590.006/6-202.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dripping grease on hood filters- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mdm Noodle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mdm Noodle on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mdm Noodle?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mdm Noodle.
How does Mdm Noodle compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Mdm Noodle most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Mdm Noodle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mdm Noodle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mdm Noodle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mdm Noodle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mdm Noodle is inspected around four times per year on average.
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