Old Duck Noodle
5924 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 17, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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