Kol Noodle

108 West 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Kol Noodle three times, with records going back to 2025. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after six on the prior visit.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Kol Noodle on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
45
May 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kol Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kol Noodle on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kol Noodle?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kol Noodle.

How does Kol Noodle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kol Noodle most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kol Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kol Noodle have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kol Noodle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.