House of Noodle Soup

790 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at House of Noodle Soup is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus eight before.

When inspectors have written things up, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which House of Noodle Soup's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs and beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as veggies) in the flip top prep unit and walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods move to proper locations by PIC.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. At the time of inspection, a service was requested to repair the dish machine. Establishment allowed to use dishwasher to WASH ONLY and sanitize at the 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked (beef pho).

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener moved to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces below were observed to have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris. 1) The fan in the walk-in cooler observed with an accumulation of dust 2) The fan of the front sliding door cooler observed with an accumulation of dust 3) The interior of the cookline prep unit observed with an accumulation of food debris 4) The shelving in the walk-in cooler observed with an accumulation of food debris

4-602.13

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink in the basement is lacking the proper faucets. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Cilantro was observed drying in a prohibited area (basement prep table).

3-305.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan in the walk-in cooler, ice machine, and inside the prep units have an accumulation of dust, biofilm and food debris.

4-602.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following were observed improperly stored: 1) The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice well) between uses. 2) Rice scoops observed in stagnant water. 3) Knives in-between wall and 3-bay sink.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The cutting board stored near the food prep sink are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Noodle Soup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Noodle Soup on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Noodle Soup?

Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods has been cited two times, more than any other issue at House of Noodle Soup.

How does House of Noodle Soup compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

House of Noodle Soup most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has House of Noodle Soup's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at House of Noodle Soup have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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