Tangy Noodle

98 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Public records show four inspections at Tangy Noodle stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

02B

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jul 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Aug 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

06A

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tangy Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tangy Noodle on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tangy Noodle?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tangy Noodle.

How does Tangy Noodle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tangy Noodle most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tangy Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tangy Noodle have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tangy 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 Tangy Noodle inspected?

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

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