# 18 STEPS DENGDENG NOODLES (Queens): 4 critical violations on 2026-10-09

**Service Need Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Business | 18 STEPS DENGDENG NOODLES |
| Address | 40-09 PRINCE STREET, Queens, New York, NY, 11354 |
| Type | Chinese |
| Inspected | 2026-10-09 |
| Inspection type | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Outcome | Critical violations cited |
| Violations cited | 4 |
| Critical violations | 4 |
| Score | 45 |
| Top violations | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. / Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temp / Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. |

## Why this score
- Critical violations cited.

Source: NYC DOHMH, City of Chicago, City of Austin, King County (WA) and State of Delaware food inspection open data (https://a816-health.nyc.gov/ABCEatsRestaurants/). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:41:33.304Z.
From NYC DOHMH, City of Chicago, City of Austin, King County and State of Delaware open data as published; violations may since have been corrected and re-inspected. A citation is the inspector's finding on that date, not a final judgment. Businesses only.