JA RAMEN AND CURRY
24065 PEACHLAND BLVD UNIT 103, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 941-273-9050
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler cut scallions, cut cabbage any other items with out date markings.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw egg wash stored over cooked chicken and pork dumplings in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dumpling sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle raw pork then handle a clean dry wiping cloth which was placed on a cutting surface without changing gloves. The employee placed the wiping cloth in laundry. The employee was educated on when to change gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for flour in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the flour.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in the bag in box soda storage area.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf with clean equipment. The employee properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a box of dry curry mix stored on the floor in the kitchen storage area. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on the top surface of the ice machine that is soiled with an accumulation of dust. The operator removed the ice scoop for cleaning.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons stored with the food contact surface up behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spoons.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of styrofoam cups stored on the floor near the self-service soda machine. Observed boxes of plastic to go containers stored on the floor in the hallway in front of the restrooms.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator turned on cold running water over the pork.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk on cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over matcha cheesecake in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken dumplings in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw foods.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic scoop with no handle used as a scoop for corn starch. The operator removed the scoop.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in the bag in box storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employee properly stored the belongings.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of noodles stored on the floor of the walk on cooler. The operator properly stored the noodles.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the scoop used for the ice machine stored unprotected on a soiled surface. The operator removed the ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of styrofoam cups stored on the floor in front of the soda dispenser. The operator properly stored the cups.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed fish roe opened and in use, without date marking on it.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee going to wash hands in 3 compartment sink, instead of handwashing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains on it, on make line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut chicken prepped without a date marking on it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on ice machine not inverted upside down for protection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in little reach in cooler as you enter kitchen from front counter.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in little reach in, as soon as you enter kitchen format bar, on left
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler cut scallions, cut cabbage any other items with out date markings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by stand up freezer being used as a dump sink.
No certified food manager present for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified manager on site.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to stand up freezer in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working in food prep area without hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in little reach in, as soon as you enter kitchen format bar, on left
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen at prep table, little cutting board sitting on top of a dish cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler, in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler a bein with raw chicken wings inside on shelf above a case of lemons. Observed operator moving chicken wings to proper location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area with food debris inside, showing signs of it being used as a dump sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor in the ladies room.
Stored food not covered. Observed a bein of chicken wings uncovered in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a working container with dry goods inside without an identifying label on it on dry storage shelf.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on line in kitchen with food stains on board.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Observed operator putting soap dispenser back at hand sink. Dispenser fell off the wall.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on line in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two drinking cups with straw and no lids on prep table in kitchen. Observed operator throwing away cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on dry storage shelves randomly, in different areas of storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. To both the right hand side by door and left hand side by the door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bucket. Observed operator remove scoop to be washed and remove ice that was touching handle.
Stored food not covered. Observed eggs in a container stored in walk in cooler without a lid on the container protecting the eggs.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.