Noodles Panini
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Noodles Panini, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Noodles Panini's latest score of 64 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary kit for sanitizer buckets and triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside the small bin of sugar. The scoops handle was buried. The scoop was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cases of canned tomatoes stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line.
29-49-6
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb next to dumpster.
29-34-4
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.
03A-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.
01B-02-5
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**
12A-02-4
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.
09-01-4
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside ice machine - operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Manual can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled - hallway. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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**
08B-60-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
55
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 .
01B-13-4
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**
02C-01-5
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**
08A-20-5
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-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...Lysol spray bottle stored with liquor at bar , employee removed bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...Lysol spray bottle, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin , operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar .
31B-04-4
29
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
38-07-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
21-04-4
86
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
39
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not pumping sanitizer properly (0 ppm chlorine). Sanitizer line partially out of bucket...line reset, primed, and retested to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager unable to find CFM certificates. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared containers of cooked pastas and bulk sauces in walk in cooler prepared more than 1 day without date label. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) multiple bottles unknown substances at bar and service area not labeled. 2) unknown substance in bottles on cook line. Employees began labeling all bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Clean knives between electrical conduit and wall by table mixer. Manager removed and washed knives and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in container of bruschetta mix in walk in cooler. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noodles Panini last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noodles Panini on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noodles Panini?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Noodles Panini.
How does Noodles Panini compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Noodles Panini most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Noodles Panini's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noodles Panini have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Noodles Panini means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Noodles Panini inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noodles Panini is inspected around three times per year on average.
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