NOODLES & DUMPLINGS
1339 BLANDING BLVD #6, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904-375-1378
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating preparing customers food at time of inspection with expired license. Operator called owner who stated she paid it already but was unable to provide proof during inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom in lobby door not tight fitting when self closing.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Also, floor under 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels on containers filled with food items on cook line.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping clothes stored on cook line table in between uses. Operator put wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating preparing customers food at time of inspection with expired license. Operator called owner who stated she paid it already but was unable to provide proof during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, tied plastic bag of raw bacon on top of bags of commercially packaged onion rings. Operator moved raw bacon to lower shelf.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In 3 compartment sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator removed some liquid from bucket and refilled with water. Rechecked at 100ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers stacked before properly air drying on rack to left of 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with build up grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of metal storage rack near office, metal to go pans not inverted. Operator flipped containers over.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, unwashed carrots, green onions, zucchini and cucumbers stored on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Operator put all unwashed produce in pan.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to find training certificate for one employee present at time of inspection. Manager states employee training is done just cannot find the certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid hanging on side of triple sink not labeled. Employee labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter in front of counter top cooler. Drink was moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In back of kitchen near dry storage rack, handle of scoop in container of sugar touching product. Employee removed handle from food item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line have build up of grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler multiple containers with old labels on them being used for different product.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over spring rolls. Manager moved to correct storage levels.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under register, windex stored next to paper towels. Manager moved windex.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, employee food and drinks not separated from customer food. Manager separated.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly tape stored over containers of flour and rice. Manager moved tape.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Manager closed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Manager removed from handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored rice container, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle out of product.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Manager closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls stored above flip top cooler not inverted. Manager inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By back door, mop sitting in dirty used water. Manager lifted mop sink out of water.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator has chlorine test strips but missing the color concentration chart. Operator will obtain strips with test chart.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No chocking poster available. Provided poster to operator.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.