Oh Ramen & Tea
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Oh Ramen & Tea, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other West Melbourne restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over soy sauce in four door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk not dated.
02C-03-5
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. No clean up plan in establishment. Provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Marco dish washer has not signed a reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Three flour containers with bowls as scoops. Operator removed, each had a proper scoop in as well. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on sink no sanitizer set up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. Raw pork not in original packages over raw fish in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over produce and ready to eat foods in reach in cooler back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Gabrielle has not signed employee reporting agreement.
11-04-5
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. No plan on premises. Provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sanitizer test strips in establishment are for different sanitation process and unopened. Food manager stated they use bleach, test strips for quaternary.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time control for chicken without written plan. Provided to operators. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gabrielle has been working for three months without receiving food worker training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Food in reach in coolers thawed and cooked not date marked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice front of store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken thawing in bucket on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service napkins stored on floor in back storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken pulled for thawing in sauce bucket on floor. Must be thawed under running water or in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths used to clean surfaces, no sanitizer set up.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container with no label on prep station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Make table gaskets soiled, in kitchen. Hood filter covers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 80f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between two fryers in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tea cases in back storage room stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line numerous shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-05-4
21
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken and other items stored in wal mart plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
86
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken and other items stored in wal mart plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items with marinated egg in it is not disclosed on menus. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Spoke with operator, she will get me is fixed today, this includes paper menus and online to go menus. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
78
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above soy sauce. Raw chicken above bean paste.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken and other items stored in wal mart plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep bottle not labeled with chemical inside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Kitchen employee started washing hands in prep sink. Educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer behind blade guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items with marinated egg in it is not disclosed on menus. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sriracha bottles reuse for water bottle, vinegar bottle reuse for sauce bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind table with slicer is soiled
36-27-5
41
Feb 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat salsas 4 door cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice112f hot holding. Reheated 172f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened not dated glass reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Baskets stored in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef not dated in 4 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator shut off water **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop beef **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in glass reach in cooler Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
33
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oh Ramen & Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oh Ramen & Tea on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oh Ramen & Tea?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oh Ramen & Tea.
How does Oh Ramen & Tea compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Oh Ramen & Tea most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Oh Ramen & Tea's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oh Ramen & Tea have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oh Ramen & Tea 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 Oh Ramen & Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oh Ramen & Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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