MYA'S NOODLE HOUSE
2130 N YOUNG BLVD, Chiefland FL 32626 · 4908188
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cookline: nappa cabbage (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cabbage was placed on the counter approximately 30 minutes prior and moved it to the reach-in cooler to cool to 41F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside walk-in cooler: chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); chicken (46F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the two pans of chicken were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. Ambient air temperature is 58F. Stop sales issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside walk-in cooler: chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); chicken (46F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the two pans of chicken were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. Ambient air temperature is 58F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shrimp was thawed two hours prior, then placed into the cooler. Manager added ice to the shrimp to rapidly thaw to 41F. noodles (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the noodles were placed into the reach-in cooler two hours prior. The noodles are filled approximately 2 inches above the safe load line indicated on the cooler. Manager portioned the noodles into two pans and added ice to rapidly cool the noodles to 41F. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: milk (61F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the milk was delivered three hours prior and placed it into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler is 58F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing soap, sanitizer, and glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside bin of sugar at cookline. Manager removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
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. Ambient air temperature inside walk-in cooler 58F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink near dish machine.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pitcher containing raw pooled eggs stored on shelf above jug containing orange juice inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cookline: nappa cabbage (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cabbage was placed on the counter approximately 30 minutes prior and moved it to the reach-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallon of milk missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated it was opened on 09/30 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee replenished soap during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around air vents at rear cookline soiled with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above bin containing salt near cookline. Manager removed phone from shelf during this inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Several buckets containing chicken stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. 2. Box containing fortune cookies stored approximately two inches from floor at front counter. Manager removed all items from the floor during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed small metal bowl in the handwash sink near warewash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice around door inside wall-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on for of walk-in freezer soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Gaskets on door of white reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with buildup of grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Four 5-gallon buckets containing frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Chicken is still mostly frozen. Inspector had employee move the chicken to the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several grocery bags filled with raw frozen chicken on shelf in back of walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot at cookline: noodles (106F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the noodles have been held at cookline for approximately 1 hour. Noodles are not being held on time. Manager began rehearing noodles during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle containing orange dish soap in warewash area. Employee added proper label during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets of white seafood freezer near cookline soiled with grease. 2. Gaskets on walk-in freezer door soiled with black substance.
Apr 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and straw in handwash sink near three-compartment sink in back of kitchen.
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. Three International Food Service Executive Association food handler certificates expired on 10/07/2023.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured near warewash area. Manager chained co2 tank with others during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in dry storage area near cookline. Manager removed cardboard from shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on top shelf above restaurant food inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved personal food to bottom shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on lower shelf of prep table beside fried wontons and single-use items at kitchen entrance. Employee phone stored on corner of prep table above sauce buckets in back of kitchen. Manager removed both during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Several buckets containing raw chicken stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager began moving buckets to shelves during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near cookline soiled with white buildup.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall and ceiling in kitchen above prep table near warewash area soiled with food debris.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped cup of ice in handwash sink at cookline.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several pans containing thawed cooked chicken and pork missing thawed date marks on shelves in walk-in cooler. Manager stated the chicken and pork was thawed the previous day and added the proper date marks.
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. Three food handler certificates expired on 10/07/2023.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and drink bottle on shelf beside takeout bowls at cookline. Manager removed drinks from shelf during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in kitchen across from three-compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves in back of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near cookline soiled with white substance. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On shelf in kitchen near dish machine: sanitizer bucket chlorine 200ppm. Manager emptied and refilled bucket, then chlorine 50ppm.
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