The Glass Noodle
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, The Glass Noodle has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The Glass Noodle's latest score of 47 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Employee primed dish machine as he ran it a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. Employee replace chlorine sanitizer bucket with a new one and the chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer is not running through the line to dispenser out the chemical dispenser. Quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Establishment will be using chlorine sanitizer while the get the equipment looked at.
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed a few chlorine test strips but no comparison chart.
16-36-4
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. Vimada K. dated 9/18/2025and Patcharada P. dated 3/3/2025 through FLRA. No other employee training certificates could be provided.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 35 degree water on cook line next to stove up burners.
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored on top of soda syrup boxes in server wait station. Item was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 20 live flies flying above and landing on rack storing soda syrup boxes with attached soda lines. 7 live flies landing on wooden shelf storing wine bottles across from soda machine in server wait station. 11 live flies landing on wine bottle, boxes of concentrated syrup, bamboo sticks and equipment power cord located on table storing the soda machine in server wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: 1 live fly in dining area 1 live fly in wait station area 1 live fly in deli cooler 2 live flies in dry storage/ prep area **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards on the cook line area stained. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener soiled with dried food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of back door across from dish machine in kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with dried up food debris and oil under the equipment throughout the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 30 rodent droppings on floor under triple door reach in cooler across from wok station on cook line. 30 rodent droppings on floor under walk station on cook line. 10 rodent droppings on floor under single door reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in deli cooler across from wok station: oil and fresh garlic (62F - Cold Holding); sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) Items were moved to double door reach in freezer to bring down the temperature at 1:40pm Re-temped at 3pm: oil and fresh garlic (49F - Cold Holding); sprouts (43F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (43F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked ducks internal temperature 108 degrees placed in tied plastic bags and to be cooled down on a rack inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 20 live flies flying above and landing on rack storing soda syrup boxes with attached soda lines. 7 live flies landing on wooden shelf storing wine bottles across from soda machine in server wait station. 11 live flies landing on wine bottle, boxes of concentrated syrup, bamboo sticks and equipment power cord located on table storing the soda machine in server wait station. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches crawling on the floor under a white plastic hamper storing dirty towels next to hand sink in server wait station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards on the cook line area stained. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener soiled with dried food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frying pan, dirty utensils and a sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cook line. Items were moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand sink next to ice machine in server wait station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. The Pho Combo under The Plates category of the menu does not state the beef steak as raw. The raw beef steak with thinly sliced, which it is said to be cooked when the hot broth is poured on top of the dish. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Stored on top of table next to soda machine, boxes of concentrated syrup and bamboo sticks in server wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee iced coffee stored on reach in deli cooler in server wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with dried up food debris and oil under the equipment throughout the cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of back door across from dish machine in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. One hanging from the top door frame of the back kitchen door above white containers of rice and a white powdered substance. One hanging on the side of a wooden shelf storing wine bottles, across from a rack with soda syrup boxes and attached soda lines. Two handing from ceiling above preparation table where food prep was being conducted. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooked pork stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
22
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil on counter was made two ago from minced Garlic. Stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler tofu (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked individual bags noodles (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) Back table sitting on counter Beef (44F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to walk in cooler during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 services 2 cook 1 prep. manager came into restaurant during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic in oil on counter. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer inside cook line hand wash sink. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. During inspection observed 2 different control devices over top of back prep table. Back near dishwasher during active prep food sitting on counter cleaned sanitized area. All flys dead on control device. removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on back prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee boba drink in reach in freezer near ice machine. Employee discarded **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under table near wok. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
32
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked noodles in double door freezer not all commercially packaged. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 100 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by soda machine used to dump ice. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop flour in rear food preparation area.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket across from ice machine not stored inverted for protection. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop is touching sugar in the sugar bin in ext to walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven of double door ovens has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins stored on floor of rear hallway by back door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
41
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen prep area just inside back door not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: 1 live fly in rear prep area landing on pans in dry goods storage area. Employee killed and removed fly and sanitized pans. 16 live flies in soda station area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employees killed and removed 14 flies and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Establishment is in the process of getting more than one Certified Food Manager. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent under double door ovens in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-19-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen prep area just inside back door not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 27 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. 3 rodent droppings on drain boards on either side of dish machine. 23 rodent droppings on floor of kitchen from under dish machine to back door area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from stove: cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (68F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by soda station used to dump ice. Manager burned the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris in corners of the machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of soda machine not inverted for protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Non food grade cloth towels used to wipe scallions free of debris. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces stored o floor of kitchen by wok station. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between door of reach in cooler nearest the bar seating area. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles in the kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen is left open during business hours. Dining room area has garage style doors that are rolled up when restaurant is open. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Scallions being prepped by cutting before washing. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on cook line not stored inverted for protection. To go boxes stored on floor of rear hallway. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at wok station not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
21
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store containers. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Hand wash sink on cook line used to fill water bucket. Inspector advised that hand wash sink is for hand washing only. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in coolers are broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched dirty apron with gloves and continued food preparation with washing hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees answered cell phone with gloves on and then went back to working with food without removing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip in area next to soda machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store containers. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 40 dead and trapped flies in light control device in rear of kitchen. Employee removed paper and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels used to dry rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in coolers are broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of rice stored on floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in oven handles in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler stored above food to be served to the public. Employee segregated and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wash cloth on cook line not stored in solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Jan 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room area. 1 live fly in first unisex restroom. 1 live fly in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb in mop sink area near restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Also cutting board on salad prep area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Hard water stains on the interior of the dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in unisex restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to slicer in rear kitchen area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups next to the soda machine in salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Salad bowls on cook line have chips and cracks on the edges of the bowels. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor by front counter. Employee stored 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind three-compartment sink is soiled with a mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Glass Noodle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Glass Noodle on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Glass Noodle?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Glass Noodle.
How does The Glass Noodle compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Glass Noodle most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Glass Noodle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Glass Noodle have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Glass Noodle 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 The Glass Noodle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Glass Noodle is inspected around four times per year on average.
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