Ipho Noodle House
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Ipho Noodle House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Ipho Noodle House's latest score is in line with the Lake Mary average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
82
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - medicine stored in reach in cooler
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - paper towel lining cucumbers, onions, and egg rolls
14-86-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - openings to cookline coolers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in ware wash station
36-37-5
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dumplings and pork lined with paper towel at reach in cooler on cooks line
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sprouts temping at 48F. Per operator less than 2 hours,advised operative to other reach in cooler for recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass reach in cooler at end of cooks line not date marked. Per operator it had been opened over 24 hours
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Han Nguyen
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by triple sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at wait station,does not keep TCS food at 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in Tupperware container at cooks line not labeled
02D-01-5
43
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in the prep area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler prep bean sprouts 50° cold hold **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep the sink has a plastic container present
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken in general most items are not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corners and base boards dirty, need to move the racks and clean behind the equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ipho Noodle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ipho Noodle House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ipho Noodle House?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ipho Noodle House.
How does Ipho Noodle House compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Ipho Noodle House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Ipho Noodle House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ipho Noodle House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ipho Noodle House 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 Ipho Noodle House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ipho Noodle House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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