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NameNOODLES COMPANY #866
Address1055 BEAVER CREEK COMMONS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 8/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels were available at the front handwashing sink. Each handwash sink shall be provided with paper towels or an air drying device. CDI- towels replaced.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A); Priority; Noodles in the reach-in unit cooling from last night were still above 41F (see temp chart). TCS food shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. CDI- noodles voluntarily discarded.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Dumplings were stacked too far above chill line in fliptop cooler and measured over 41F (see temp chart). TCS foods shall maintain 41F or below in refrigeration unless actively cooling. CDI - excess dumplings were voluntarily discarded. All other cold holding observed compliant. No points taken today.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Multiple deep containers of noodles with lids were observed in reach-in cooler. Some noodles had been cooling since last night. When cooling TCS foods, use small or thin portions, open or vented containers if protected from overhead contamination and rapid cooling equipment (walk-in cooler) to cool foods quickly. Ice baths or ice wands may also be used. CDI - noodles cooling since last night were voluntarily discarded. Other noodles measuring 50F from earlier this morning were placed in an ice bath to rapidly chill.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-501.14; Core; Warewashing machine is soiled with food debris and residue from previous days use. Warewashing equipment, sinks and drainboards shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours or at a frequency necessary to prevent contamination of clean equipment. Clean this machine more frequently, paying close attention to areas around and under the door. Full point taken for repeat violations.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Food residue accumulation observed inside cooler drawer unit and reach-in cooler. Shelving under steam well is soiled. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. Cleaning has improved since previous inspection. Full point not taken.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14; Core; AC vent on ceiling in back storage area is dusty. Ventilation systems shall be cleaned and filters changed so they do not become a source of contamination. Clean this vent.