My Ramen

3121 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33803
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

My Ramen has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so My Ramen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to rinse cooking equipment. I had the employee to take the equipment to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
90
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a utility cart. For dishes. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparifood on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Around the walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table across from the steam table and rice cooker. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cordless phone in the container with plastic black soup spoons. The phone was removed and the spoons was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Keys and cell phone on the slicer on the end of the table across from the 3 compartment sink. The slice was washed, rinsed and sanitized . The items was removed.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on a case of styrofoam foam cups in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of eggs on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced empty sanitizer and re-ran machine. Tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line and by dish machine. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lune and by dish machine. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Manager had employees start reading and signing forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Established vacuum packages raw chicken. They then cook it and cool it in the bag and hold longer than 48hours **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to owner **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water at 99f. Manager discarded water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse cutting board and knife at three compartment sink then put away. Discussed with manager and they moved items to dish area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager made three compartment sink up and tested at 50ppm, and called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
58
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at My Ramen on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at My Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at My Ramen.

How does My Ramen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

My Ramen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has My Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at My 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 My Ramen inspected?

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