Minano Ramen
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
41
Score
Minano Ramen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Minano Ramen trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink until dish machine can sanitize properly. Operator set up three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia tested at 300 ppm at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet and to faucet on three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw squid stored over ready to eat Ramen noodles inside walk-in freezer. Manager relocated all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection. Raw chickens and scallops stored over ready to eat soup broth, inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One located on top of three compartment sink and two spray bottles located at front cash register. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards and establishment are soil. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a large stock pot next to three compartment sink. Manager unblocked sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Play personal beverage stored on kitchen prep table next to blenders. Multiple personal beverages stored on top of kitchen reach in cooler located adjacent to three compartment sink. Manager relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach in chest freezer for desserts. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with soap and water only discussed three comp sink method or sanitizing in dish washing machine
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bottled garlic walk in cooler manager removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping beverage into hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over shredded leafy green in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved leafy green to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork bone broth 48 F stored in walk-in cooler more than 4 hour from yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pot of pork bone broth 48 F stored in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup three-compartments sink at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A brush and a knife sharpener stored in handwash sink at food prep area in kitchen. Employee removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bag of raw chicken, seafood and a container of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moving items to shelves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple plastic soup containers with no handles stored in flour bins and sugar bins. Operator removing containers at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minano Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minano Ramen on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minano Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Minano Ramen.
How does Minano Ramen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Minano Ramen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Minano Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Minano Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Minano Ramen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Minano Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minano Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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