Ninja Ramen

2452 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ninja Ramen has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Daytona Beach restaurant scores 71. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outdoor service counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine removed, mixers added to prep area **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. End of cookline at kitchen entrance from service counter **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling dripping into bucket on prep table in outdoor service area at the front of the building **Warning**
36-32-5
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Jan 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed dish machine Removed outdoor bar Changed cooking equipment
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink
31B-04-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke, sushi, ramen with egg **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw tenderized beef stored above raw salmon, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork, per operator cooked on Sunday, 2/4/2024, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths on tops of reach-in coolers, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator printed **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -handwash sink on cookline handles loose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Operator states he has ordered replacement handles, awaiting delivery. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
82
Apr 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over TCS soup in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken, raw pork, raw seafood, and raw steak all stored together on same shelf in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw beef with unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -inside of left reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ninja Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ninja Ramen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ninja Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ninja Ramen.

How does Ninja Ramen compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Ninja Ramen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Ninja Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ninja 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 Ninja Ramen inspected?

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