Mee Noodle Shop

223 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Mee Noodle Shop has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jun 26, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jan 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
29
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 22, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Nov 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jan 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mee Noodle Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mee Noodle Shop on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mee Noodle Shop?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mee Noodle Shop.

How does Mee Noodle Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mee Noodle Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mee Noodle Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mee Noodle Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mee Noodle Shop 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 Mee Noodle Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mee Noodle Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.