Inverness, Citrus County

NOODLEWORLD V LLC

1546 US HWY 41 N, Inverness, FL 34442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
22
7 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 22

41-07-4

Detail 24577878

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At the kitchen entrance, medicine (Tylenol) and supplements stored above single service, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-02-5

Detail 24577877

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the cook line, chicken cooked 05/14/26 at 47-48F, observed food stored in plastics cover container with condensation.

01B-36-5

Detail 24577864

High Priority - 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. At the cook line, chicken cooked 05/14/26 at 47-48F, observed food stored in plastics cover container with condensation.

12A-07-5

Detail 24577875

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee working with raw beef (no gloves) started wearing gloves and handling clean containers, inspector instructed to wash her hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24577862

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in direct contact with food (raw beef, Chicken, noodles). Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 24577872

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables, employe moved. . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24577880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, broth at 68F, per employee broth moved from refrigerator at 10:00am, employee moved to stove to reheated. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24577871

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All handwash sink blocked by items being stored inside sink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 24577867

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In use paint brush with metal part inside sauce, employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24577869

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at the cook line, no date on any food containers, also at the drink station, milk no date, per employee most of the food were prepared 05/13-14/26.

53B-14-5

Detail 24577865

Intermediate - 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. For two employees

53B-03-5

Detail 24577870

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee certification for two employees by 360 training.

12B-07-4

Detail 24577861

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink, no lid on prep table, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24577876

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers above dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 24577874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of avocados stored on floor, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24577863

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in 83F water, employee removed spoon and place it in dish machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24577860

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the cook line, interior of oven heavily soiled with accumulation of black substance. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 24577868

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 24577879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the drink station. Also no soap on sink at the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24577859

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled with mold like substance

22-16-4

Detail 24577866

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler and shelves soiled with food residue and mold like substance

14-17-4

Detail 24577873

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24062969

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol and prescription medicine bottle stored over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24062966

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 24062971

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24062964

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator stocked with soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24062963

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meat and soup

50-09-4

Detail 24062968

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24062962

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 74F water

22-08-4

Detail 24062967

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area

12B-13-4

Detail 24062965

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front counter reach in cooler with boba Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24062970

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 23430363

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Peanut sauce containing milk, at 83F hot holding. Manager discarded.

03B-01-6

Detail 23430368

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Peanut sauce containing milk, at 83F hot holding. Manager discarded.

41-10-4

Detail 23430357

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical of glass cleaner on prep table in kitchen. Moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23430367

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in handwash sink behind counter and filtration system, still on spicket. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23430366

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in food storage areas.

50-09-4

Detail 23430359

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23430364

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on prep table in kitchen, no lids. Next to customer food with no lid. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23430362

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several containers of employee food, in walk in cooler not labeled. Discussed segregating employee food.

08B-48-4

Detail 23430361

Basic - Employee preparing food in dish sink area, next to dishwasher. Food prepped in dirty dish area. Employee washing greens in sink where dirty dishes were also located. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 23430356

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cart of uncovered food stationed directly next to handwash sink where it can easily be splashed. Manager placed lids on food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23430358

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger mix stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved to store correctly. Pots of sauce stored on floor in freezer, as well as vegetables. Container of ginger sauce stored on floor. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23430365

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Small metal containers of chile sauce with spoons being placed on customer tables for reuse. Manager discarded chili sauce in containers on table and put containers in dish wash area. Discussed not reserving the same chili sauce to each customer. See stop sale.

21-09-4

Detail 23430360

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter behind bar. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 16Total: 24

12A-16-4

Detail 23115752

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator began touching food without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23115757

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored on top of noodle boxes.

31A-09-4

Detail 23115750

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink by prep sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23115758

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Hand wash sink in wait staff area had plastic pitcher inside and water purifier Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23115748

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk to correspond with consumer advisory. Manager placed asterisks on menu. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23115735

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand wash sink in kitchen next to prep sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23115753

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for hand wash sink next to prep sink. Operator found soap and placed it by sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23115742

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait station area no hot water. Owner shut off due to leaking.

14-01-5

Detail 23115755

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container being used as scoop in corn starch.

24-05-4

Detail 23115738

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of non inverted dishes on drying rack. Spoke with manager about inverting dishes.

06-09-1

Detail 23115751

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packages ROP, still frozen thawing in walk in without being removed. Operator opened. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23115746

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 23115756

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by mop sink 1 dead by door next to mop sink 1 dead roach in storage are pa

12B-07-4

Detail 23115749

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, cup with no lid. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23115754

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked clean dishes with water residue.

08B-38-4

Detail 23115743

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler,half of onions touching floor. Numerous food storage containers stored on floor throughout kitchen, walk in cooler freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 23115739

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In wait staff area.

33-11-4

Detail 23115736

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 23115740

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-32-4

Detail 23115741

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Kikkoman soy sauce containers being reused for food storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 23115747

Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous containers of food in walk in cooler uncovered.

06-01-5

Detail 23115737

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large portions of pork being thawed in sink with water not properly running over all portions. Operator removed to thaw correctly with smaller portions. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 23115744

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Employee prepping food in dishwasher area, right next to full sanitizer bin soaking dishes. Operator had employee move food. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23115745

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves walk in cooler.

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22873689

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on drink machine in dining room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22873686

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 22873688

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to prep sink in kitchen. No paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22873687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table at entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22873691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 22873690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22871180

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator switched distributors to Sysco and does not have current parasite destruction letter. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22871177

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on drink machine in dining room Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22871176

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22871181

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to prep sink in kitchen. No paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front counter Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22871178

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table at entrance to kitchen Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22871182

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 22871179

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 22573714

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Blue Lowe's buckets used to store noodles Thank you bags used to wrap food in walk in cooler

03A-03-5

Detail 22573717

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator states they were removed from refrigeration at 11am. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 22573712

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator states they were removed from refrigeration at 11am

31A-11-4

Detail 22573713

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter on hand wash sink in front counter area. Operator states the sink is being used to make drinks. Discussed with operator.

27-16-4

Detail 22573711

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in front counter area

38-04-4

Detail 22573715

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22573716

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on reach in cooler in kitchen

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

01D-01-5

Detail 21982936

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon for poke bowl Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Operator states Sams Club told them it would be two weeks to get them proof of parasite destruction unless they come to the store and pick it up. Operator has discontinued use of raw or undercooked salmon for the time being. Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 21982937

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon and tuna poke bowl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21982938

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Time Extended Time Extended

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 9Basic: 8Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 21973009

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned to kitchen from dining room, put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21973017

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 live flies in 3 compartment sink area on trash can 2 live flies in dry storage area Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 21973004

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon for poke bowl Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21973018

Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21973016

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area Hand wash sink in cook line area Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21973010

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon and tuna poke bowl Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21973011

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21973008

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21973012

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21973005

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21973013

Intermediate - No soap, paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21973015

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler have been dated including cooked meats. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21973006

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 3 dead roaches on floor under reach in cooler in cook line area 2 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink area 1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink in front counter area Operator swept area Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21973014

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in cook lone area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21973007

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork in walk in freezer Crate of vegetables in walk in cooler Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21972999

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21973003

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21973001

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in walk in cooler Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21973000

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green onions stored above wonton wrappers in walk in cooler Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21973002

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board of reach in cooler in the cook line area Warning