Sushi Ramen
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Sushi Ramen has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Sushi Ramen was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sushi Ramen's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the sushi hand sink used to thaw fish. Operator placed it into the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed an operator take a frozen reduced oxygen packaged tuna from the freezer and put it into the cooler to defrost without removing it from the package. Explained to the operator the new rule and had them remove the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employe drinks stored on the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on their oven handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the rice scoop and some tongs stored in 80F standing water. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes and carrots in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine stored above their cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in multiple dry goods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple phones stored above the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees prepping food with watches on. Operator had them take them off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint prepping food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit and other containers of medicine stored on top of a reach in cooler/freezer. Operate removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing vacuum breaker on the end of a splitter for their mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of butane fuel stored next to a container of carrots in the sushi area. Operator removed the fuel. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch their face and then handle clean utensils. Operator had the employee wash the utensils and wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash his hands in the triple sink. Operator had the employee rewash their hands in the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator placed the bags on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
43
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side make table reach in cooler: Kimchi (60F - Cold Holding); Curry (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food in a different reach in cooler. Observed in the walk in cooler: Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they recently had a food shipment and has kept it open for the shipment, approximately 1hr ago. Operator lowered the temp and kept the walk in freezer open to help lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the cook line: Ambient shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of insecticide labeled for household use only in the chemical storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator had his provider email him a letter stating there salmon was farm raised and pellet fed. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in the tempura batter.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the vent covers in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler vent covers.
36-50-4
64
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03F-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and spoon at sushi station handwash sink. Operator removed the container and spoon at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the form. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator the First Aid Choking Procedures. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted can opener blade. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi station. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tong and placed above stove on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-20-4
29
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table. Employee removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed in use sponge on Hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Ramen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Ramen.
How does Sushi Ramen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sushi Ramen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sushi Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Ramen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi 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 Sushi Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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