Details for NOODLES & COMPANY

Address 1152 E 2100 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106
Type Restaurants: non-plated
Last Rank 83%
First Seen Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:40:33 -0600
Last Seen Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:30:04 -0600
Phone Number (720) 214-1947

Inspections

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.4.101 Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. false 1 false Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required
4.4.62 Equipment is not installed at least 6 inches above the floor to facilitate cleaning. false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Elevation or Sealing
4.4.85 Fan covers in the reach-in cooler are dirty. false 1 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.5.30 The 3-compartment and vegetable sink faucets are leaking. false 1 false System Maintained in Good Repair Non-critical
4.6.40 Various walls are damaged (holes). Areas of the floor are missing grout. false 2 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The floor is dirty beneath equipment. false 1 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.1.3 Not all food employees have a current food handler card. (Proof of training for all employees must be submitted to the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) false 1 false Food Handler Training
4.1.4 (i) There is no certified food safety manager employed at the establishment. (Must submit proof of class enrollment to the Food Protection Bureau within 30 days.) true 1 false Food Safety Manager Certification
4.4.101 Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. false 1 false Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required
4.4.105 Clean equipment is not covered or inverted to prevent contamination. Ice bucket. false 1 false Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
4.4.61 The grease hood is jot sealed to the adjacent wall. false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
4.4.82* The interior of the ice machine is unclean. true 1 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.85 Fan covers in the reach-in cooler are dirty. Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment are dirty. false 2 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.5.30 The faucet is leaking on the food preparation sink. false 1 false System Maintained in Good Repair Non-critical
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.6.40 Various walls are damaged with small holes. false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
4.6.45 The mop is not hung to air dry. false 1 false Drying Mops

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.4.63 Face plates for condensers on reach in fridges are missing. false 1 false Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
4.4.64 Cutting boards are scratched and scored and no longer easily cleanable. false 1 false Cutting Surfaces
4.4.82* Interior surfaces of the ventilation hood are unclean. true 1 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.85 Exposed condensers in reach in coolers are dusty. The outside of the dishwasher is dirty. false 2 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.3.59* Scampi sauce is being held at 45°F in the cold table. true 1 true Cold Holding*
4.4.61 The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall. false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
4.4.82* The interior of the ice machine is unclean. true 1 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.85 Fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. The top of the dish washer is dirty. false 1 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.5.13 A shutoff valve is installed downstream from the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. false 1 false Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (Non-critical)
4.6.15 There is a gap at the bottom of the exterior door. false 1 false Outer Openings-Protected
4.6.40 An ceiling speaker is being held in place by tape. Various wall surfaces are damaged with drill holes. false 2 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The ceiling is dirty in various areas around air vents. The floor is dirty in the walk-in cooler under shelves. false 1 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.1.4 (ii) The certified manager does not appear registered with SLCoHD. (Required to register at the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) false 1 false Food Safety Manager Registration
4.4.61 Non-portable equipment ( hand sink) is not spaced from immovable non-portable surfaces for easy cleaning, or sealed to nearby immovable surfaces. false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
4.6.24** Hand soap is not at hand sink true 1 true Handwashing Cleanser and Hand Sanitizers-Availability**
4.6.40 Areas of floor are missing grout; not repaired to be smooth and non-absorbent. false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.4.101 Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. false 1 false Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required
4.4.64 Cutting boards are scratched and scored and no longer easily cleanable. false 1 false Cutting Surfaces
4.4.85 Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment are dirty. false 1 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.6.15 The back door is propped open. false 1 false Outer Openings-Protected
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. (Several areas in the kitchen) Various ceiling surfaces are damaged. (Broken ceiling tiles) Various walls are damaged. (Small holes) false 3 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The ceiling is dirty in various areas. The floor is dirty beneath cooking equipment. false 2 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.3.58** Potentially hazardous food is being cooled in covered containers. true 1 false Cooling Methods.**
4.3.59* Cooked noodles are being held at 50°F in a reach in cooler by the two compartment sink. true 1 false Cold Holding*
4.4.105 Clean equipment is not covered or inverted to prevent contamination. false 1 false Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
4.4.82* The interior of the ice machine is unclean. true 1 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.85 Fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. false 1 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.6.11 Not all lights are shielded or shatterproof. false 1 false Light Bulbs-Protective Shielding
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. (Prep area and ware wash area) false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.1.4 (ii) The certified manager is not registered with SLCoHD. (Required to register at the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) 1 false 1 false Food Safety Manager Registration
4.3.58** Potentially hazardous food is being cooled in covered containers in the walk-in. 3 true 1 true Cooling Methods.**
4.4.101 Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. 1 false 1 true Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required
4.4.105 Clean equipment is not covered or inverted to prevent contamination. (bowls in pasta service area) 1 false 1 false Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
4.4.61 The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall and there is mold. 1 false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
4.4.85 Fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. Non-food contact surfaces of various equipment are dirty. (dish machine) 1 false 2 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. (near drain in pasta prep area) Various walls are damaged. (holes in walls) 1 false 2 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The ceiling is dirty in various areas. Walls are dirty in various areas. (by walk-in) 1 false 2 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. 1 false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.1.3 Temporary food handler certificates are expired and food employees lack a current food handler permit. Not all food employees have a current food handler card. (Proof of training for all employees must be submitted to the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) 1 false 2 false Food Handler Training
4.1.4 (ii) The certified manager is not registered with SLCoHD. (Required to register at the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) 1 false 1 false Food Safety Manager Registration
4.3.24 Food containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. 1 false 1 true Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food.
4.4.105 Clean equipment is not covered or inverted to prevent contamination. 1 false 1 false Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
4.4.53 Sinks lack sufficient drainboard space to accommodate all clean and dirty dishes. 1 false 1 false Drainboards
4.4.61 The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall. 1 false 1 false Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
4.4.82* The interior of the ice machine is unclean. The magnetic knife holder is dirty. 6 true 2 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.85 Shelves in the kitchen are dusty. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. 1 false 2 false Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
4.6.40 Areas of the floor are missing grout. 1 false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The floor is dirty beneath cooking equipment. 1 false 1 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. 1 false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Code Observed Violations Points Critical Occurrences COS PHR
4.1.4 (ii) The certified manager is not registered with SLCoHD. (Required to register at the Food Protection Bureau within 7 days.) 1 false 1 false Food Safety Manager Registration
4.3.58** Potentially hazardous food (cooked noodles) are being cooled in covered containers. 3 true 1 false Cooling Methods.**
4.3.59* Cooked beef is being held at 46°F in the walk in cooler. Sprouts are being held at 54°F in the walk in cooler. 6 true 1 false Cold Holding*
4.4.105 Clean equipment is stored in a location subject to splash contamination from a sink. 1 false 1 false Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
4.4.82* Shelves throughout "make-area" part of the kitchen are unclean to sight and touch. The magnetic strip knife holder is a unclean to sigh and touch. 6 true 2 false Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.4.83* Ice scoop is not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. 6 true 1 false Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Cleaning*
4.6.15 A fire excape/roof access door is not tight fitting. 1 false 1 false Outer Openings-Protected
4.6.27 Hand sinks in the kitchen lack hand washing signage. 1 false 1 false Handwashing Signage
4.6.40 Ceiling tile is off of the ceiling grid leaving a hole in the approved ceiling. 1 false 1 false Repairing-Physical Facilities
4.6.41 The floor is dirty beneath warewashing machine. 1 false 1 false Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
4.6.43 Ceiling air vents are dusty. 1 false 1 false Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

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