MITAKA RAMEN
6749 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · (573) 855-5909
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in sink with no water. Operator placed shrimp in a reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple raw meats in direct contact with non-food grade bags in their walk in freezer. Reviewed with the operator and they wrapped some of the product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored above dry goods in the back storage area. Operator removed them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their left side cook line hand sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed them.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the dish machine doors with debris buildup.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed their ice scoop stored in a dirty container. Operator set it aside to be cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not properly inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves heavily rusted.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade paper used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade paper being used to line pan of mixed green on cook line.Educated operator on food grade liners, operator removed paper.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on front line with empty food containers inside. Operator removed containers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers being used to dispense corn starch and bread crumbs in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw pork stored on a sheet tray on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved case of pork to shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in mop bucket in back hall way near exit door. Operator hung mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket in server area not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer bucket no at 100ppm.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over curry sauce in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of soil and food debris.Employee started cleaning slicer.
Food stored on floor. Observed mushrooms in five gallon buckets stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of mushrooms off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster shared by plaza.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork in standing water in utility sink in kitchen. Operator stated pork was thawing. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on water to thaw under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/ towel after washing. Employee washed their hands then dried their hands on the cloth towel. The employee was informed and properly washed and dried their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat curry sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced pork (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the item was stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the pork in the walk in cooler.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line 2 door flip top cooler ground pork 55F, pork belly 55F. Ambient temperature 55F of 2 door flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Operator stated item had been put in cooler approximately 1 hour earlier. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler to bring temperatures down. Operator discontinued use of 2 door flip top cooler and stated she would call repair.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk -in cooler with out date marks. Educated operator on date marking. Operator instructed employees to place labels and dates on items held more than 24 hours.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottled water being stored on floor in hallway next to rest rooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed buss tub of food on floor in walk -in cooler. Operator moved buss tub to shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 8" x 8" rusted hole in wall at mop sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored in crack at front counter between shelf and 2 door flip top make station. Operator removed knife.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single- service articles on shelf in front counter area not inverted. Operator inverted items.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools on shelf in front counter area next to dried mushrooms and chop sticks. Operator removed tools.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed in standing water in kitchen in three compartment sink. Educated operator on correct thawing methods. Operator continued thawing under cold running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple item in walk- in cooler without labels. Educated operator on labeling food. Operator instructed employees to label container of foods.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Employee discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink for washing. Employee called eco lab to correct.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over curry sauce in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved chicken to below curry sauce.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in waitstaff area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in rice, sugar and bread crumbs. Employee removed bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed miso paste and soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler being stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler has soiled with black mold like substance.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Duck (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (62F - Cold Holding); Chicken broth (52F - Cold Holding); Egg noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Ambient (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked broccoli (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient pork dumpling (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient octopus (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient sprouts (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient shrimp dumplings (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient mixed miso (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient garlic oil (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient milk (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient butter (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the walk in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over 4hrs of being open.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (62F - Cold Holding); Chicken broth (52F - Cold Holding); Egg noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Ambient (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked broccoli (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient pork dumpling (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient octopus (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient sprouts (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient shrimp dumplings (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient mixed miso (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient garlic oil (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient milk (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient butter (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the walk in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over 4hrs of being open.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of food in the back prep area. Operator removed bowls.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and phones stored with clean dishes in the front bar area. Operator removed items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice in the back waiter area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon with a handle buried in a container of salt in the back prep area. Operator removed spoon.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in sink with no water. Operator placed shrimp in a reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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