Noodle World and More
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Noodle World and More, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 24, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Noodle World and More's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol and prescription medicine bottle stored over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator stocked with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meat and soup
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 74F water
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front counter reach in cooler with boba **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical of glass cleaner on prep table in kitchen. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Peanut sauce containing milk, at 83F hot holding. Manager discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Peanut sauce containing milk, at 83F hot holding. Manager discarded.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in handwash sink behind counter and filtration system, still on spicket. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in food storage areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on prep table in kitchen, no lids. Next to customer food with no lid. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several containers of employee food, in walk in cooler not labeled. Discussed segregating employee food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in dish sink area, next to dishwasher. Food prepped in dirty dish area. Employee washing greens in sink where dirty dishes were also located. **Repeat Violation**
08B-48-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cart of uncovered food stationed directly next to handwash sink where it can easily be splashed. Manager placed lids on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger mix stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved to store correctly. Pots of sauce stored on floor in freezer, as well as vegetables. Container of ginger sauce stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Small metal containers of chile sauce with spoons being placed on customer tables for reuse. Manager discarded chili sauce in containers on table and put containers in dish wash area. Discussed not reserving the same chili sauce to each customer. See stop sale.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter behind bar. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
37
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator began touching food without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored on top of noodle boxes.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink by prep sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** Hand wash sink in wait staff area had plastic pitcher inside and water purifier **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk to correspond with consumer advisory. Manager placed asterisks on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand wash sink in kitchen next to prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for hand wash sink next to prep sink. Operator found soap and placed it by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait station area no hot water. Owner shut off due to leaking.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container being used as scoop in corn starch.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of non inverted dishes on drying rack. Spoke with manager about inverting dishes.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packages ROP, still frozen thawing in walk in without being removed. Operator opened. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by mop sink 1 dead by door next to mop sink 1 dead roach in storage are pa
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, cup with no lid. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked clean dishes with water residue.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler,half of onions touching floor. Numerous food storage containers stored on floor throughout kitchen, walk in cooler freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In wait staff area.
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Kikkoman soy sauce containers being reused for food storage.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous containers of food in walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large portions of pork being thawed in sink with water not properly running over all portions. Operator removed to thaw correctly with smaller portions. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Employee prepping food in dishwasher area, right next to full sanitizer bin soaking dishes. Operator had employee move food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves walk in cooler.
14-17-4
18
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on drink machine in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to prep sink in kitchen. No paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table at entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
64
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator switched distributors to Sysco and does not have current parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to prep sink in kitchen. No paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front counter **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on drink machine in dining room **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table at entrance to kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
38-04-4
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Blue Lowe's buckets used to store noodles Thank you bags used to wrap food in walk in cooler
14-15-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator states they were removed from refrigeration at 11am. See stop sale.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator states they were removed from refrigeration at 11am
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter on hand wash sink in front counter area. Operator states the sink is being used to make drinks. Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in front counter area
27-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on reach in cooler in kitchen
21-12-4
47
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned to kitchen from dining room, put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 live flies in 3 compartment sink area on trash can 2 live flies in dry storage area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon for poke bowl Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area Hand wash sink in cook line area Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon and tuna poke bowl **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap, paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler have been dated including cooked meats. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork in walk in freezer Crate of vegetables in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green onions stored above wonton wrappers in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board of reach in cooler in the cook line area **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 3 dead roaches on floor under reach in cooler in cook line area 2 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink area 1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink in front counter area Operator swept area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in cook lone area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
17
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked meats in plastic bins with gray lids in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-15-4
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 front counter vertical cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smaller menus on front counter do not identify salmon and tuna in poke bowls being raw **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make line cooler in cook line area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen area **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line Interior of toaster oven in cook line area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Vertical glass door cooler in front counter area **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line. Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Limes and leafy greens stored over cooked meats in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noodle World and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noodle World and More on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noodle World and More?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Noodle World and More.
How does Noodle World and More compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Noodle World and More most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Noodle World and More's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Noodle World and More have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Noodle World and More means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Noodle World and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noodle World and More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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