Old Duck Noodle

5924 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Old Duck Noodle, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Old Duck Noodle's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
64
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Aug 13, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old Duck Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old Duck Noodle on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Old Duck Noodle?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old Duck Noodle.

How does Old Duck Noodle compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Old Duck Noodle most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Old Duck Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Duck Noodle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old Duck Noodle 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 Old Duck Noodle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Old Duck Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.