NOODLES PANINI
821 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.462.1514
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022013451 | Feb 17, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2021049115 | Sep 18, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 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 priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary kit for sanitizer buckets and triple sink.
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.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside the small bin of sugar. The scoops handle was buried. The scoop was corrected
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle soiled.
Cases of canned tomatoes stored on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar employee touched ready to eat cut orange with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures for no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb next to dumpster.
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs - Traulsen unit - meatballs (47-49F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed lower door of unit not closing tightly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside ice machine - operator stored properly.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Manual can opener soiled.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Manual can opener soiled.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Yadira Guijosa.
Some Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled - hallway. Operator labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Cart containing bread in hall leading to restrooms uncovered. Operator covered.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw breaded chicken above breaded eggplant in reach in drawer. Employee properly stored
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw breaded chicken above raw bacon at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....pasta date marked 5/28 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded pasta
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....pasta date marked 5/28 at walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...Lysol spray bottle stored with liquor at bar, employee removed bottle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer, dumped lime, straws,ice in handwashing sink at bar. Employee cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...meatball was prepped yesterday morning over 24 hours at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...Lysol spray bottle, employee labeled
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin, operator properly stored.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato juice and canned tomatoes stored on kitchen floor
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board though out kitchen
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Catolina Calle
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth stored on top of clams in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on dish shelf
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato juice and canned tomatoes stored on kitchen floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed clean and sanitized and placed in clean container
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board though out kitchen
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In preparation area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of powered sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled
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.