Noodles & Dumplings

1339 Blanding Blvd #6, Orange Park, FL 32065
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Noodles & Dumplings, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Noodles & Dumplings is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid hanging on side of triple sink not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to find training certificate for one employee present at time of inspection. Manager states employee training is done just cannot find the certificate.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter in front of counter top cooler. Drink was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In back of kitchen near dry storage rack, handle of scoop in container of sugar touching product. Employee removed handle from food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line have build up of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler multiple containers with old labels on them being used for different product.
16-46-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over spring rolls. Manager moved to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under register, windex stored next to paper towels. Manager moved windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, employee food and drinks not separated from customer food. Manager separated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Manager removed from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored rice container, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle out of product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Manager closed.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls stored above flip top cooler not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By back door, mop sitting in dirty used water. Manager lifted mop sink out of water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly tape stored over containers of flour and rice. Manager moved tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
50
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator has chlorine test strips but missing the color concentration chart. Operator will obtain strips with test chart.
16-36-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No chocking poster available. Provided poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noodles & Dumplings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noodles & Dumplings on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noodles & Dumplings?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Noodles & Dumplings.

How does Noodles & Dumplings compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Noodles & Dumplings most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Noodles & Dumplings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noodles & Dumplings have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noodles & Dumplings 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 Noodles & Dumplings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Noodles & Dumplings is inspected around three times per year on average.