Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Noodles & Company

Name: Noodles & Company
Address: 300 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN

300 Hennepin Ave E

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 14, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Black plastic and PE (plastic) lined beverage cups are not recyclable. All takeout containers must be recyclable. Recyclable plastics are numbers 1,2 & 5 and cannot be black. See our Green to G o website linked below. Future violations may result in citations. Green To Go - City of Minneapolis

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.

Inspector’s notes

Labels for self-service krispy treats are missing the ingredient list and manufacturer's location. See above rule for all labeling requirements. Note: label refers consumers to a website for ingredient labels. This is not approved, ingredients must be listed on the label.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435CFood source and labeling

Official wording

Label consumer self-dispensing bulk food with the following information: 1. manufacturer's or processor's label; 2. a card or sign with the common name of the food; 3. list of ingredients; 4. nutrition labeling, unless exempt.

Inspector’s notes

Self service beverage machine does not contain ingredient lists. Machine is computerized - ingredients must be programmed or a label must be affixed to the machine with all ingredients.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

Manager has recently taken a food safety course but there is no state certified food protection manager (CFPM). To obtain a CFPM certificate register your food safety class within 6 months of exam date. Provided instructions on site on how to apply. See the website below. Initial and Renewal Process Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 17, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed black plastic take out containers. These do not meet the City of Minneapolis ordinance for recyclable containers. Soda cups are PE lined (plastic) and not approved. Plastic containers must be made of plastic #1,#2 or #5 and cannot be black. This is repeat violation, future violations may result in citations. Green to Go ordinance requirements can be found at the link below: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/green-to-go/

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.435B (1-4,6-7)Food source and labeling

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

Labels for self-service rice kripsy treats are missing the ingredient list and the manufacturer's location. See above rule for all labeling requirements. **label refers consumer to a website for ingredients. This is not approved, the ingredients must be listed on the label.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0435CFood source and labeling

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

Self service beverage machine is computerized Coca-Cola machine and does not contain ingredient lists. Machine must be programmed to include ingredients or a label must be affixed to the machine with ingredient list for all beverages.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s notes

Manager was marking products with missing date marks during inspection to avoid violation. These foods should have been marked with the date prepared before inspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Walk in cooler is leaking condensation from the plumbing above onto floor. Repair. Gasket is missing from prep cooler; replace gasket.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Self service soda machine does not contain ingredient labels. Contact supplier to obtain ingredient labels.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed black plastic to-go containers. Black plastic is not recyclable in Minneapolis and is not approved. Soda cups are PE lined- this is a non-recyclable plastic lining and not approved. Discussed approved to-go containers with person in charge, guidance document provided with report.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Front handsink is leaking/dripping at faucet. Repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cut tomatoes cooling from prep in deep containers. When cooling foods ensure food depth is no greater than 2.5 inches. In addition do not cover, or only loosely cover, foods while cooling to allow heat to escape. Instructed PIC to place tomatoes in a shallow pan until tomatoes reach 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source