The Noodle

370 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10027

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Noodle has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

Thawing procedure improper accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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, 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

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

May 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04K

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

Mar 10, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during 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

Hand wash sign not posted

10J

Jan 11, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Noodle on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Noodle?

Across the inspection record, thawing procedure improper has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Noodle.

How does The Noodle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Noodle most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Noodle have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The 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 The Noodle inspected?

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

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