Noodle Barn
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
47
Score
Noodle Barn, located at 707 Centre St in Jamaica Plain, MA, had a high-risk inspection on January 16, 2026, with a score of 47. The inspection identified one critical, four major, and four minor violations, including issues with nonfood contact surfaces and the availability of cleaning agents and handwashing cleanser. Across 19 scored inspections, Noodle Barn has historically received mostly high-risk ratings.
19
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
35
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
35
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
35
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
35
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
43
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
43
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 16, 2026 Inspection
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer inside of the buckets registering way of the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan cover to the basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap and paper towels for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Gel packs observed being stored directly on foods inside of the flip top cooler. Discontinue use of plastic ice packs on foods. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen area being blocked by pots and storage rack. Address and ensure all hand sinks are accessibel during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed hanging directly next to food storage shelves. Remove during operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection for the chemical dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Provide all 3 drain plugs that do not require placing plastic wrap under them in order to function properly.
590.004/4-301.12-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken stored on the top of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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