Z Ramen
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
12
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Z Ramen stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 13 violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol and vitamins in dry storage area inside kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat beef.
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish in an open bag stored next to an open container of ice cream, next to an open container of dessert at reach in freezer across three compartment sink.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over open dessert box at reach in freezer across three compartment sink. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef inside reach in cooler across cooking line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 62F Cooling, Cooked beef 88F Cooling. Operator add ice to accelerate the cooling process.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board soiled near reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine sanitizer test strip since 2024.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products or for cooling process.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler with no labels. As per operator was prepared today.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification missing Trainer's CfPM Certificate Number.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as a scoop inside rice bin located next to reach in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal watch stored on top of prep table next to tech in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets in kitchen prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed casserole of cooked pork belly on top of empty egg cartons not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of sugar nd soy sauce stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside water at 88F. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs for employees inside men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout entire kitchen in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled. Observed wall soiled with black like substance nd grease next to three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of front counter not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at the noodle prep station.
14-09-4
12
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled near reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed white cutting board soiled near reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at the noodle prep station. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at the noodle prep station. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets in kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets in kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed back exit door with gap underneath. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed wall next to cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal pain relief medicine stored at the dry rack next to cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee go outside to throw away card board boxes and walked back in kitchen and begin to prepare noodles without hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed female cook line employee crack a raw shelled egg and immediately touch clean cooking utensils without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
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 male cook line employee touch neck with bare hands and proceed to prep noodles without hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored under kitchen prep table at room temperature.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled near reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed female employee rinsing dishes in the hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at the noodle prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male cook line employees with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets in kitchen prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of raw beef on floor near prep table. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing oils and sauces throughout kitchen with no label.
02D-01-5
23
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in freezer in hallway near customer bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); curry sauce (48F - Cold Holding); ramen eggs (48F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (48F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator reach in cooler was unplugged for defrosting two hours prior to inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (48F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per operator beef was cooked previous day and placed inside cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen then renter kitchen and grab clean utensils and equipment to prep customer order without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab clean utensils to prep order without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (48F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per operator beef was cooked previous day and placed inside cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in dish area. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in freezer in hallway near customer bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty in kitchen area.
36-27-5
17
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed medicine bottles. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bean sprouts in standing reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed raw beef stored over cooked eggs inside standing reach in cooler across from cook line **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature under prep table in dish area, as per operator for 10 mins. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: At time of callback inspection, observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature under prep table in dish area **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has undercooked eggs on menu, not identified as undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed establishment has undercooked eggs on menu, not identified as undercooked. As per owner new menus were ordered, still waiting on menus to be delivered. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease and old food debris underneath kitchen equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan above prep and dish areas heavily dusty and fan near fryer soiled with grease. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on prep shelf in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
43
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg's stored above noddles in the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has undercooked eggs on menu, not identified as undercooked **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop inside standing water at 70°F . Manager change reaching 187°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board. Employee removed it.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and men bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. And also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed a reach in freezer by the bathrooms.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cutting board. Employee removed it.
21-12-4
33
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature under prep table in dish area, as per operator for 10 mins. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed medicine bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bean sprouts in standing reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has undercooked eggs on menu, not identified as undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for tapioca pearls with no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email and printed form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training, names of employees put in wrong spot on certificate.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used as food-contact surface. Observed dry noodles stored inside cardboard box under prep table in kitchen and sliced green onions stored inside cardboard box in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease and old food debris underneath kitchen equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of noodles stored on floor at cook line. Operator picked up noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan above prep and dish areas heavily dusty and fan near fryer soiled with grease. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on prep shelf in kitchen
25-06-4
27
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near dish area. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of noodles and vinegar stored on floor at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor, **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
58
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook and manager don gloves, no hand wash. Discussed with person in charge and provided hand washing handout. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching boiled egg, bean sprouts and scallions to place in soup. Cook began reheating products to 145F. **Warning**
09-01-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for tapioca pearls at front counter, no writer procedures available. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near dish area. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used as food contact surface. Observed dry noodles stored in cardboard container at cook line and cut green onions stored in cardboard box at reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of noodles and vinegar stored on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed open employee can of soda inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Chicken stored over Steak.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed a new paper towel roll on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on the preparation table at cook line, manager removed it on site.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above threshold preparation table at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit across from the three compartment sink.
22-16-4
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker observed cooked pork (124F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food, **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler across from the fryer observed pooled eggs over sliced cabbage and bean sprouts. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the preparation table by the three compartment sink observed raw shell eggs (82F - Cold Holding, as per manager outside for about 2 hours, employee placed them in the cooler to rapidly cool, **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. Wenzhen Li, Yang Li, Liangmei Li **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked rice stored by the hand sink at kitchen area exposed to splash, employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior heavily soiled, freezer across from the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the three door cooler in front of the steam table observed a container with cooked pork not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
35
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at reach in cooler. Provided safe food storage handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed cutting board with stains near ware washing area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for raw shell eggs. Printed and provided manager with written procedures.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from training records.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 87F at hand sink at ware washing area. Manager repaired water tank. Final temperature 101F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls stored inside container of soy sauce and rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.located at kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Locate near ware washing area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at sides and bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Printed and provided manager hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed container of sauce at table for self service not covered.
08B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manager took solution to adjust. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Z Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Z Ramen on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Z Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Z Ramen.
How does Z Ramen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Z Ramen most recently scored 12 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Z Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Z Ramen have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Z Ramen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Z Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Z Ramen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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