Aki Ramen

2511 W Us Hwy 90 Ste 101, Lake City, FL 32055

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Aki Ramen stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Among Lake City restaurants, the typical score is 80; Aki Ramen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill: butter (63F - Cold Holding). In sushi upper reach-in cooler: cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); crab (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler across from woks: shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); crab (46F - Cold Holding); whole cooked peeled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); corn (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lids were open during lunch rush and iced food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: In sushi upper reach-in cooler: cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); crab (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler across from woks: whole cooked peeled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee rubbed hand on shirt then picked up food and placed in take-out container, no handwash.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper white deflector plate of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainers certificate number and expiration missing from Food Handler Certificates.

53B-10-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in corn starch in bulk container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator moved to sank-bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three sets of tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aki Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aki Ramen on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Aki Ramen compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Aki Ramen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Aki Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aki Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aki Ramen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aki Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aki Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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