18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles gets pre-permit inspection at 40-09 Prince Street
Rule Changes New York, NY localOctober 9 inspection scored 29 points and cited three violations; city records list grade N
Overview
City health inspectors cited three violations at 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles during its October 9 pre-permit inspection at 40-09 Prince Street in Flushing. The report scored the noodle shop 29 points, and the inspection lookup lists its grade as N.
Two violations were temperature control: cold food held above 41 degrees and hot food held below 140 degrees. The third was a missing or inaccessible thermometer in the prep and holding areas. No follow-up inspection or permit decision appears in the records yet.
Why it matters
A 29-point report leaves the Flushing shop's permit, and its first letter grade, waiting on a follow-up visit.
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Organizations Involved
The New York City agency that issues food service permits and inspects food establishments.
A noodle shop at 40-09 Prince Street in Flushing, Queens, whose October 9 pre-permit inspection cited three violations.
The restaurant previously at 40-09 Prince Street, last inspected June 23, 2026.
Timeline
June 2026 October 2026
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Pre-permit inspection cites three violations at 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles
Latest InspectionThe NYC health department's pre-permit inspection scored 29 points and cited cold food held above 41 degrees, hot food held below 140 degrees, and a missing or inaccessible thermometer.
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A Bite Of Fuzhou last inspected at 40-09 Prince Street
InspectionCity records show the previous restaurant at the address was last inspected on this date.
Scenarios
Permit issued, shop opens at 40-09 Prince Street
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH records
If the pre-permit inspection passes, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene mails a food service license and the shop can legally serve customers. The record would show an active permit for 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles at the address.
Inspection fails, shop must fix violations
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH process
If the inspection finds violations, the inspector gives a list of fixes and the shop must schedule another inspection. A follow-up inspection record would appear in city data.
Shop operates under 22-day rule before permit decision
Discussed by: NYC business rules
City rules let a food business open 22 days after applying, even before the pre-permit inspection decides. If the shop is serving customers while the permit is pending, this scenario holds.
Follow-up inspection clears the violations and the shop gets a letter grade
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection data
After the three October 9 violations are corrected, a later inspection record for 40-09 Prince Street would show a letter grade of A, B or C for 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles. Until then the listing shows grade N.