DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

NOODLES PANINI

821 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766538

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside ice machine - operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4: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. Bar employee touched ready to eat cut orange with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures for no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly. See stop sale.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb next to dumpster.

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766437

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Manual can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Cart containing bread in hall leading to restrooms uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Manual can opener soiled. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Yadira Guijosa. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled - hallway. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642575

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin , operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar .
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw breaded chicken above breaded eggplant in reach in drawer . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw breaded chicken above raw bacon at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....pasta date marked 5/28 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded pasta **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....pasta date marked 5/28 at walk in cooler .
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...Lysol spray bottle stored with liquor at bar , employee removed bottle Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer , dumped lime , straws ,ice in handwashing sink at bar . Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar employee provided Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...meatball was prepped yesterday morning over 24 hours at walk in cooler . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...Lysol spray bottle, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642435

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato juice and canned tomatoes stored on kitchen floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board though out kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382028

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth stored on top of clams in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cook line. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on dish shelf Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato juice and canned tomatoes stored on kitchen floor Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed clean and sanitized and placed in clean container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board though out kitchen Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In preparation area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of powered sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Catolina Calle Warning