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Premises Information

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NameNOODLES & COMPANY
Address8016 PROVIDENCE RD
STE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsFacility shall continue to monitor food and ambient temperature in WIC at least once per hour until repair. TCS foods found to have been out of temperature for two hours or less shall be moved to working unit, space allowing. TCS foods found to have been out of temperature for longer than four hours or an unknown period of time shall be voluntarily discarded. REHS provided suggested list of items to monitor. Voluntary closure advised should WIC disrepair turn into an imminent health hazard. Facility shall confirm with REHS upon repair of unit. REHS to make follow up visit.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during inspection. Ensure CFPM is on site during all hours of food preparation and service. 1 pt. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed portioned pulled pork cooling since 4/12/26 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details. CDI - Pulled pork voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed portioned pulled pork cooling while in deep, covered, plastic containers during inspection. Pork had missed proper cooling window. CDI - Pork voluntarily discarded. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm quat during inspection. CDI - PIC refilled bucket with sanitizer holding proper concentration. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ambient in WIC gradually and steadily rise to 47F during inspection. All TCS food temperatures in unit observed 41F or below. See temperature chart. Maintenance contacted during inspection. See General Comments for further monitoring and corrective action requirements. 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout lines, cracked floor tiles, and missing floor tiles all throughout kitchen during inspection. Repair and/or replacement necessary. Repeat. 1 pt.