Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca

20449 Sr 7 Unit A5, Boca Raton, FL 33498

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca's latest score of 82 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board near wall in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's coffee stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice ; (47F - Cold Holding) longer than six hours

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice ; (47F - Cold Holding) Rice ; (47F - Cold Holding) rice was made the day before put to cool covered, did not reach 41°F within six hours Rice ; (47F - Cold Holding) Stop sale

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine has a mold like substance by the ice chute

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No disposal unit in lady's room with a lid.

32-12-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled. Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Advised operator to put one on as soon as possible. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat sauce by cooler near triple-sink. Operator proper stored items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tofu with a date of 7/31/24 in reach in cooler. Advised operator of the seven day use, issued stop sale.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line cooked corn (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding). Operator moved TCS items to walk in cooler. These items were not prepped or portioned today. Items were placed there less than fours as per operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat sauces at reach in cooler by triple-sink. Operator of properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at triple sink operator removed from floor, refilled new bucket for sanitizer and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and food container lids upright and exposed. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food storage containers at dish drying rack at triple-sink. Advised operator how to properly store.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken broth on floor in walk-in cooler and boba tea syrup on floor at front station.

08B-38-4

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca.

How does Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca 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 Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen Lab Eatery West Boca is inspected around two times per year on average.

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