Kyuramen
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Kyuramen has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Kyuramen's latest score of 64 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of sink cleaner stored next to containers of fryer oil. Operator moved the sink cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for chicken. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop in 78F standing water. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over ready to eat foods in the cook line reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator reviewed the proper procedure with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food product stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop buried in a container of raw chicken. Operator placed it on the edge of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee in the desert prep area wash their hands with cold water. Reviewed the proper usage with the operator. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator stated they will call Ecolab to take a look. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of rubbing alcohol stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sinks used to store and rinse multiple dirty dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed multiple employees wash their hands in non-hand wash sinks. Reviewed the proper use with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in the back handling food products without a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pair of tongs in 95 F degree standing water. Operator replaced the water with 145F degree water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
35
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch his face and handle clean bowls without washing his hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over uncut cabbage in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle his phone then clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Egg noodles (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their handwashing sinks used to wash dishes multiple times.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the establishment.
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in standing 89 degree water in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of soy sauce and onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees handling food without hair nets.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple cases of employee food stored with customer product in the establishment. Operator moved the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees eating in the back kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the back prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
33
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
35B-03-4
95
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyuramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyuramen on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyuramen?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kyuramen.
How does Kyuramen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Kyuramen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Kyuramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kyuramen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kyuramen 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 Kyuramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyuramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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