Kiwami Sushi Ramen

4233 Tamiami Trl #B, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Kiwami Sushi Ramen has seven inspections in the public record. Kiwami Sushi Ramen was last inspected on Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Kiwami Sushi Ramen's latest score of 67 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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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 chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spring rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the handle of Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce at reach in cooler sushi station. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple food items at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the food items from the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure to the operator.

03F-10-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing at room temperature at handwash sink. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at soda fountain ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jan 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. Provided the form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiwami Sushi Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiwami Sushi Ramen on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Kiwami Sushi Ramen compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Kiwami Sushi Ramen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Kiwami Sushi Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kiwami Sushi Ramen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kiwami Sushi Ramen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kiwami Sushi Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kiwami Sushi Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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