Y Noodle Bar
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Y Noodle Bar three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Y Noodle Bar on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pork belly, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per PIC interview of staff, pork belly was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine taken out of service, ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of multiple dry and liquid 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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. PIC relocated ice scoop.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -vent guards of the ice machine -bottom shelving of refrigeration units.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Leaf litter and debris was observed around the dumpster area. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
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Apr 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dispenser for quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was not dispensing at correct concentration at 3 bay sink. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement area is in poor repair. Physical facilities to be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Excessive leaves observed under patio deck. Establishments shall be kept free of litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.12
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink and black debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Ice machine cannot be used until equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of (400) parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. readjusted during time of inspection.
7-204.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (chlorine and quaternary ammonium) sanitizing solutions for the (dishmachine and 3 bay sinks).
4-302.14
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. State guidance provided to establishment.
2-501.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Miso soup was observed held at (77) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. soup was reheated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of large rodents is not controlled as evidenced by burrow holes and rodent carcasses observed by the dumpster area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (chopsticks and rice scoop) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items in the basement were observed stored on the floor in the basement. Single service items to be at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dispenser for quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was not dispensing at correct concentration. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. Litter was also observed by refuse units. Area to be cleaned and free of trash and litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement area is in poor repair. Several holes were observed on walls in basement. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Excessive leaves observed under patio deck. Establishments shall be kept free litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Y Noodle Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Y Noodle Bar on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Y Noodle Bar?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Y Noodle Bar.
How does Y Noodle Bar compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Y Noodle Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Y Noodle Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Y Noodle Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Y Noodle Bar 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.
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