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MICHI RAMEN

18025 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY, Tampa FL 33647 · 262-408-3924

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats102
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918514
Grade history
JUN 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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 employee touching green onions with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu identifies cooked items instead of raw items. Discussed with manager needed to remove the star from cooked items and adding it to the raw items. Employee sat at table and changed menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 Packets of Tuna thawed in vacuum packaging when instructed to thaw out of packaging under refrigeration.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of beer stored on floor next to bar.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags being used in the freezer to store food.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Had the operator set up the three compartment sink testing at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags being used in the freezer to store food.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
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. Observed all employee having expired training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the establishment serving eggs that undercooked with no consumer advisory. Provided manager with a copy of advisory. Manager posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, employee primed tested 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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 employee touching green onions with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on the side of food storage rack. Employee removed at time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scraper in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4+ employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided two valid food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler doors.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In cooler at bar.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on container of flour.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 84 F, operator emptied water at time of inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 employee place dried seaweed in a bowl with bare hands. Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves use to employee. Employee discarded dried seaweed, washed hands, and place gloves on hands
High priority/09-01-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee place on bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray filled with yellow sanitizer not labeled at service line drink station Corrected -observed employee label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee drink stored in ice bin Employee removed drink and discarded ice
Basic/12B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along walkin freezer fan
Basic/14-69-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil on bottom shelf of prep table located next to lobby door soiled and torn
Basic/14-20-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee place under cold running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on storage shelf on cookline Corrected -observed employee label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.

0 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on cookline blocked by push cart Corrected -observed employee remove
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to clean veggies
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken with no date mark in walking cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tools stored with cooking equipment on shelf above dry storage foods on cookline
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 5 fly sticky tapes hanging from roof in kitchen Corrected -observed employee remove
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water temped At 70 degrees F Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5/Warning

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.