Doodle Noodle Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Doodle Noodle Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Doodle Noodle Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind prep station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: 1 live roach on trashcan. Staff eradicated roach cleaned and sanitized area.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: 1 lives roach on wall. 1 live roach on floor by back door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind prep station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: 1 live roach on trashcan. Staff eradicated roach cleaned and sanitized area.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind reach in cooler's. 1 dead roach inside reach in cooler on cooks line. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: 1 dead roach on front line floor. 1 dead roaches in cove molding of wall. Staff eradicated roach cleaned, sanitized area **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind prep station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee touched ready to eat food with bare hands. (Spring Rolls) **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee making ready to eat spring rolls without using gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemicals on front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches on roach trap behind reach in cooler. 1 dead roach underneath food preparation table housing slicer. 1 dead roach underneath trashcan on cooks line. 30 dead roach on trap underneath double door refrigerator on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind reach in cooler's. 1 dead roach inside reach in cooler on cooks line. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes by three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. What mop, sitting and mop sink preventing proper air drying. **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- shrimp 49F, raw beef 49, cooked beef ribs 48, cooked chicken 49, items placed in freezer re temperature 41F,**Warning **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to line pans of chicken wings and cilantro.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen has buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Manager added proper labeling. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 4 dead roaches in bug trap.
35A-06-4
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear food container used as scoop in bulk dry rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table next to meat cutting prep. Operator had employee remove bottle **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Daniel caballero, hired 60 days prior.
53A-01-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Non dairy creamer container soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in 3 compartment sink, discussed with operator proper thawing procedures.
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes over ready to eat carrot/daikon. Operator removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on dry storage rack missing label. Non dairy creamer. Seasoning for on black storage area. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table, discussed with operator.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop nuts, discussed with operator on obtaining scoop with handle. Operator discarded cup and replaced with spoon at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, discussed with operator. Operator removed at time of inspection and placed in approved location . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter lacking vacuum breaker, discussed with operator.
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with handwash signs at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doodle Noodle Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doodle Noodle Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doodle Noodle Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Doodle Noodle Bar.
How does Doodle Noodle Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Doodle Noodle Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Doodle Noodle Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Doodle Noodle Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doodle Noodle Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Doodle Noodle Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doodle Noodle Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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