Token Ramen
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Token Ramen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap in both kitchen hand washing sinks. Operator stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prepared onsite table. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill, the hood filters and the floor underneath.
23-03-4
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill and the hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill and the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for ready to eat food and produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat (cooked pork and cooked chicken) and thawed food not date marked in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used on the shelf under the flat grill and not changed out daily.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Shrimp and other foods stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with an automatic closer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping towels used to wipe down ready to eat food cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat and thawed food not date marked in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with an automatic closer in disrepair.
35B-03-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray with a black mold like substance on the edge. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back small storeroom missing. Open to rafters.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above the flat grill with a grease build up.
23-03-4
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg custard in walk-in cooler without date mark. Operator placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Token Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Token Ramen on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Token Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Token Ramen.
How does Token Ramen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Token Ramen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Token Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Token Ramen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Token Ramen 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 Token Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Token Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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