18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles gets pre-permit inspection at 40-09 Prince Street
Rule Changes New York, NY localNYC health department record filed October 9; address previously housed A Bite Of Fuzhou
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Overview
Updated 1 hour ago18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles, a new noodle shop, went through a pre-permit inspection on October 9 at 40-09 Prince Street in Flushing, Queens. The city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene filed the record, written in Chinese, as part of the food service permit process.
The inspection is one step before the city issues a food service permit. Under city rules, the business could start operating 22 days after applying, even before the inspection decides.
Why it matters
The inspection decides whether 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles gets a food service permit — the record that determines if the Flushing shop can legally serve customers.
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Organizations Involved
The New York City agency that issues food service permits and inspects food establishments.
A noodle shop seeking a food service permit at 40-09 Prince Street in Flushing, Queens.
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 filed for 18 Steps Dengdeng Noodles
Latest InspectionNYC health department filed a pre-permit inspection, written in Chinese, for the noodle shop at 40-09 Prince Street.
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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.
