Yatai Ramen
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Yatai Ramen, located at 1101 W University Dr in Tempe, AZ, underwent a food establishment inspection on March 26, 2026. The inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 74, with one critical violation and three minor violations noted. Specific areas of concern included equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, non-TCS items, separation and storage, and the storage of in-use utensils between uses.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown, black and orange organic matter on the cealing and the shoot in the ice machine. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently enough to be clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed full butane canisters stored on the cutting board level of the prep table. Also observed roach "Raid"spray by the back door. Discussed with PIC Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-201.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a rice paddle stored in water at 75*F by the hot holding rice maker. Also observed several containers of dry seasoning with bowls used as scoops and the handled scoops with the handle below the surface. Discussed with PIC In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Inspector notes: Observed the facility cooking breaded pork in a small fryer without a hood. This is not approved. Please cook all items under the self-contained vent hood system. The facility can continue to fry the crispy toppings without a hood
4-301.14
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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