Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE NOODLE HOUSE

4166 ATLANTIC BLVD · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3020554
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7318463
DBPR license4100650

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 22, 2020 12:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 22, 2020 12:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#19High Priority08A-09-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken dumped over raw washed vegetables on cook prep line.

#20High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings located on the top of the electrical boxes located on the cook line above chest freezer. Total 16 rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings located on the top of the electrical boxes located on the cook line above chest freezer. 3 droppings on floor under fryer. 1 dropping on the floor under tandoor. 1 dropping under reach in cooler on the front line. 4 droppings on shelving on the front line. 1 dropping on the floor by front line cooler.

#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice left in bin over night 79°

Stop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 73° to 43° due to being over stocked. Cook states placed in cooler this morning Recommend to rapid chill. Placed in freezer.

#23High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice 79° recommended to reheat to 165°

#24High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at faucet or on fitting/splitter added to 3 bay sink faucet.

Intermediate 7

#25Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. And holder **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For raw chicken and raw pork.

#27Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by rice container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi grade fish served raw on the sushi menu.

#29Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#30Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. To Go Menu

#31Intermediate53B-14-5

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.

Basic 18

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dipper well and interior of dish machine

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Container of rice and sauces stored on floor in the kitchen and containers of soy sauce on the front line sushi counter.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator ran home and got license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

#6Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On counter by sushi station.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse

#8Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

#9Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and sushi chef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor in dry storage area needs clean.

#11Basic08B-19-4

Basic – Food contaminated by raw chicken spatter as manager dumped into flat to rapid chill. Advised to cook possible contaminated broccoli to 165°. Manager states it is all ways cooked to 165°.

#12Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Tastes also torn.

#13Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Pitcher of water and bottles of wine stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under paper towel dispenser.

#14Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Several shelves including shelves at cookline.

#15Basic06-05-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water.shrimp in standing water. Placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

#17Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#18Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Where dry storage is stored.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.