THE NOODLE HOUSE
4166 ATLANTIC BLVD · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-09-5High 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.
35A-04-4High 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.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice left in bin over night 79°
03A-02-5High 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.
03B-01-6High 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°
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at faucet or on fitting/splitter added to 3 bay sink faucet.
Intermediate 7
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. And holder **Repeat Violation**
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For raw chicken and raw pork.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by rice container. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
02B-02-5Intermediate – 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
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dipper well and interior of dish machine
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
08B-38-4Basic – Container of rice and sauces stored on floor in the kitchen and containers of soy sauce on the front line sushi counter.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator ran home and got license. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
12B-12-5Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and sushi chef. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor in dry storage area needs clean.
08B-19-4Basic – 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°.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Tastes also torn.
08B-36-4Basic – Pitcher of water and bottles of wine stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Under paper towel dispenser.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Several shelves including shelves at cookline.
06-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water.shrimp in standing water. Placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Where dry storage is stored.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.