Ja Ramen
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Ja Ramen 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Ja Ramen was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to other University Park restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Observed expired CFM on 2/27/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling equipment, the walk in door and handling ready to eat food without gloves change or hand wash.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the table top mixer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris and soil on the exterior of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without a handle inside container to scoop rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the reach in cooler under the food preparation table soiled, gaskets soiled and heavy ice build up on the back wall.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled tin foil used as a cover on food storage shelves.
14-20-4
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling soiled equipment and utensils and then preparing food without washing hands or wearing gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw cut chicken out of original package stored over raw sliced beef out of original package.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on slicer. Observed the table top mixer with food debris build up on motor head. Observed the wall behind the triple sink with a black mold like substance about 10 inches high. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in center of kitchen blocked with container inside sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours and not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles not labeled at the front counter and next to cooks table.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine and on the ice drop tray. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine with a soiled build up.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf at the back of the kitchen with food stored on it. Not replaced daily.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing over cooks range.
14-42-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a soiled can holding up the drain pipe under a prep sink in the center of kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled, rusty and pitted.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the walk in cooler floor heavily soiled. Observed floors throughout the kitchen heavily soiled with a black substance and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
27
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat noodles and cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles in container on counter at 79F at 1:50 PM. Employee stated the noodles were cooked two hours ago. Employee placed noodles in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards hanging to the right of the three compartment sink with accumulation of a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on reach-in cooler doors and door handles on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling by ice machine, above triple sink, and throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf with clean and sanitized containers. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Several employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items on floor in hallway leading to restrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ja Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ja Ramen on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ja Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ja Ramen.
How does Ja Ramen compare to other restaurants in University Park?
Ja Ramen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the University Park average of 86.
Has Ja Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ja Ramen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ja 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 Ja Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ja Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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