Midtown Noodles Bar
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
64
Score
Midtown Noodles Bar has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Midtown Noodles Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw meat stored above noodles in make table.
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid for receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
10-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Feb 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed marinated eggs 48F at 2:00, ambient cooling since 12:00, down to 45F at 3:30 improper cooling. Employee moved marinated eggs to walk in cooler.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee primed machine with no result and set up the three compartment sink. Per employee maintenance was called to repair dish machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above pork broth and shelled eggs stored above bamboo shoots. Employee properly stored chicken and eggs during inspection. Provided operator with Safe Refrigerator Storage Poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two bins filled with water in two hand-wash sinks in kitchen area. Employee removed bins from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tapioca boba 70F at 2:30 held on table with no written time control plan. Per employee boba was made at 1:00 and will be discarded within four hours. Provided employee with Time as a Public Health Control Form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared/thawing not date marked in reach in cooler under make table at cook line. Per manager all items were prepared within the past 48 hours.
02C-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen preparation area. Provided employee with printed hand-wash sign. Employee hung sign above hand-wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided employee with self print license instructions via email.
50-09-4
43
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carrots stored underneath raw pork and shell eggs.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hydrated tea bobas sitting out at room temperature since 11am held at 71F at 2:20pm.
03B-01-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks in kitchen and waitstation used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed dumplings in steamer since 12pm hot held at 118F at 3pm.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings in establishment. 2 on floor in dry storage area under shelf and 2 on floor floor under shelf in front counter. Observed manager remove droppings and clean and sanitize contaminated surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored rice pasta in walk in cooler. Observed place shell eggs under rice pasta.
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils for scooping rice and tongs for dumplings in standing water at 81F.
10-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midtown Noodles Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midtown Noodles Bar on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midtown Noodles Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Midtown Noodles Bar.
How does Midtown Noodles Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Midtown Noodles Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Midtown Noodles Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Midtown Noodles Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Midtown Noodles Bar 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 Midtown Noodles Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Midtown Noodles Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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