Daruma Ramen
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
78
Score
Daruma Ramen, located at 1116 S Dobson Rd in Mesa, AZ, had a recent inspection on December 8, 2025, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one critical and two minor violations. Across six recorded inspections, Daruma Ramen has primarily received low-risk classifications.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Dec 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Dec 8, 2025 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thighs stored in a bowl above RTE krab mix and spicy krab mix. In the sushi cooler, observed raw mixed tuna stored above RTE cream cheese. Observed raw tuna stuffed jalapenos stored behind RTE jalapeno poppers. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ROP packaged tuna stored under refrigeration fully thawed. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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