Ramen 369

181 Ne 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Ramen 369 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Ramen 369 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee cutting scallion for garnish with bare hands . Employee stated he washed hands before cutting scallion. Discussion with employee . Employee washed hands , putting gloves on hands **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...food containers I flip top reach in cooler .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...no number showed
05-06-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soy paste sauce was made 6 days ago in reach in cooler . Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons stored at 76F water at kitchen. Operator removed food. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
55
Nov 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 10 live small insects around handwashing in kitchen flying around , Approximately 10 to 15 small flying insects landing on cleaned spoons , wet towel , sauce squeezed bottles in kitchen. Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on cleaned bowl at dry storage area by the kitchen. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing in toilet bowl . Approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around at front door **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored...personal medicine with dried mushrooms in dry food storage shelf . **Warning**
41-07-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.....very soiled wet towel stored on the prep line , **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean...very soiled wet towel used for wiping food surfaces. **Warning**
21-09-4
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3Compartment to Serv Ware Freezer blocked by stool Operator removed stool **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Service-Ware Cooler Sauce, Soup
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce in Serv-Ware cooler Operator covered container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...pork broth 46-47F in a dipper container at bottom shelf at reach in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise operator to discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...pork broth 46-47F in a dipper container at bottom shelf at reach in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday
01B-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...all food containers at kitchen, reach in coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by , tool, garbage can at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet cloth in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at prep line to attached reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner....plates , containers dusty, dirt build up at throughout kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers and rack at cook line shelves.
24-06-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken...
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses...multiples spoons, tong at kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist and dried food stored in room temperature at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.....multiples wet clothes at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
35
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...small flying insects in prep sink in wet towels. Operator removed towels. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...Chicken 47F in flip top reach cooler , food stored top of another container, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours . Operator removed to down acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet towel in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....underneath equipment at kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored in handwashing sink , prep sink . **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched pork dumplings with bare hands in the pan just before plating and spread herbs on top of dumpling with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12.1.23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Cook wiped his hands on his soiled clothes and then engaged in food preparation, preparing soup without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee tasted noodles touching his lips then engaged in food preparation, cooking broth without washing hands.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes stored in sink and a bar stool in front of it. Operator removed.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2022
50-17-2
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease all around stovetop. Advised operator to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ramen 369 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ramen 369 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ramen 369?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ramen 369.

How does Ramen 369 compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Ramen 369 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Ramen 369's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ramen 369 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ramen 369 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 Ramen 369 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen 369 is inspected around three times per year on average.