The Handfulled Noodle

354 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated May 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
64
Mar 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Handfulled Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Handfulled Noodle on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Handfulled Noodle?

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

How does The Handfulled Noodle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Handfulled Noodle most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Handfulled Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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