Noodle, 2602 E Fletcher Ave Unit 105, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NOODLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2602 E Fletcher Ave Unit 105, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916444
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used drinking cup to directly scoop ice for filling drink cup for guest.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Black smoke/soot stains
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots under wok station.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Shelled eggs/cook's line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Used to store fried tofu . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White foam containers/shelf.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sandwich make table.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep/sandwich make table, left and right side of 3 Compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 51 ° F, corrective action taken placed in Reach in freezer. Bean sprouts 42 ° F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Pork over cut vegetables.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped chicken, pork, beef, cut vegetables, reach in cooler.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind dish sink **Warning** On 5/13/14- drywall
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By dish sink, off cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler **Warning** On 5/13/14- reach in freezer, on top of reach in cooler pans
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda, coconut water, shortening, rice stick **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Barewood shelf dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Paper towel wrapped food **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind dish sink **Warning** On 5/13/14- drywall
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By dish sink, off cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 13, 2014 **Warning** On 5/13/14- cabbage 42°f, bean sprouts 74°f
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 12, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior sugar container **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda, coconut water, shortening, rice stick **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Carrots **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Stand up unit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Barewood shelf dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Paper towel wrapped food **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By dish sink, off cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Green peppers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 13, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Refrigerator raw chicken over fried rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in freezer THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 13, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 12, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. White stand up THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 13, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffing **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In refrigerator
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelf in storage closet
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle in tea preperation area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.bathroom
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in storage
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. cans
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.expired 2/1/12
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not inverted
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Ceiling tile missing. by hood
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles din room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.boxes not inverted
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dining room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. dishwashing area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.expired 2/1/11
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
7/27/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3compartment
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over produce in reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. covering pasta
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3compartment
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooks line
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in dining area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. k class
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover noodle)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(rice)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(for rice)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of ice chest.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters.
  • Critical. Restroom not enclosed with self-closing door.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at cookline handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Sugar container is not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over produce in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Restroom not enclosed with self-closing door.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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