Oksumi Ramen
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Oksumi Ramen eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Oksumi Ramen's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above a case of ginger. Inside the walk in cooler. I asked the operator to reverse the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dawn dish detergent stored on a case of Ramen soup base. By the back door. The detergent was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Ramen Soup Base stored on the floor by the back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice on the floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken inside the walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black motorcycle helmet stored on a case of Ramen Soup base. Located in the dry storage area by the back door. The helmet was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beef, shrimp inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
95
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation krab 46F inside the reaching cooler across from the cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of WD-40 and a spray bottle of Windex stored next to the bulk containers of rice. Dry storage area. The chemicals was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean stock pots stored on the floor. Next to the ice machine. Pots was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over a case of ginger inside the walk in cooler. Eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a utility cart. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. White bucket for sanitized towel stored on the floor near entrance to the kitchen.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers on the bottom shelf of the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Soybean on the floor next to the walk in cooler. Cases of chicken inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
64
Sep 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed flats of raw shelled eggs, raw fish and raw beef stored ofer prok broth in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand sink by dish machine. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cups in server station that have wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Observed cracked sprayer head on spray hose at dish area.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of sugar and salt not labeled in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over mushrooms in walk in cooler. Observed flats of raw eggs stored over broth inwalk in cooler. Emailed proper storage chart to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of wd40 stored above binof rice in dry storage. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on make table. Manager had employee remove drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw meat on floor in walk in freezer and pots of broth stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oksumi Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oksumi Ramen on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oksumi Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oksumi Ramen.
How does Oksumi Ramen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Oksumi Ramen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Oksumi Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oksumi Ramen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oksumi Ramen 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 Oksumi Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oksumi Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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