Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen

4238 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler, employee moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

35B-02-4

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

22-20-5

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler, manager moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in sink at front counter. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line.

21-12-4

Jan 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Product inside the walk in freezer. French fries, shrimp etc. Operator removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink,in the dishwasher area.

29-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

35B-01-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor at front counter.

08B-38-4

Dec 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen.

How does Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tsaocaa and Michi 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 Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tsaocaa and Michi Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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