Peng's Noodle Folk

1016 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Peng's Noodle Folk, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Peng's Noodle Folk is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Jan 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.

06G

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peng's Noodle Folk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peng's Noodle Folk on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peng's Noodle Folk?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peng's Noodle Folk.

How does Peng's Noodle Folk compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Peng's Noodle Folk most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Peng's Noodle Folk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peng's Noodle Folk have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peng's Noodle Folk 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 Peng's Noodle Folk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peng's Noodle Folk is inspected around two times per year on average.

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