Yokoso Ramen
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Yokoso Ramen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hard boiled eggs prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. The operator properly date marked the hard boiled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked noodles thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the noodles in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
86
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork placed on top of cut leafy greens. The cut leafy greens are used as a garnish. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp shells stored over peeled onions in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the shrimp shells. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw ground pork placed on top of cut leafy greens. The cut leafy greens are used as a garnish. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator voluntarily discarded the tofu and moved the pork to the lower portion of the reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 tapioca boba tea pearls held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed a correct time mark on the tea pearls. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
61
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed out the current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose bags of garbage on the pad surrounding the dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for pepper not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
50
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw scallops in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler over the pans fill line. The operator removed half of the contents and moved to the lower half of he reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen and in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for tempura flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter. The operator provided a handwashing sign at the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pork broth in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used as a cover for cooked eggs in sauce in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemical not labeled underneath the three compartment sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for broth in the kitchen. Operator removed the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for flour stored with handle touching the flour. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Priority: Basic
32-12-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yokoso Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yokoso Ramen on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yokoso Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yokoso Ramen.
How does Yokoso Ramen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Yokoso Ramen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Yokoso Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yokoso Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yokoso 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 Yokoso Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yokoso Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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