MODU RAMEN
8602 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 24, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.333-6027
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures during inspection. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024015057 | Jan 22, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi made 6 days ago not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tile in kitchen hallway by walk in cooler.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked ice machine lid.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed maintenance equipment and old, unused noodle machine in kitchen area and warewashing area interfering with cleaning. Discussed with operator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of food containers in walk in cooler.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dusty fan guard and shelves in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cook3 pork. Boiled Eggs in walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment, ice machine, stored in men's restroom.
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bao buns in reach in freezer next to microwave shelf-not all products commercially packaged.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken,,cooked pork, tofu, shredded cheese, cut cabbage, cooked egg (44F-51F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated items have been in cooler overnight and restaurant had just opened. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken,,cooked pork, tofu, shredded cheese, cut cabbage, cooked egg (44F-51F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated items have been in cooler overnight and restaurant had just opened. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored next to bag in box soda in dry food storage area. Person in charge removed container of bleach to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener and blade of slicer and surrounding area of slicer soiled with an accumulation of debris. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Also, ice chute at soda dispensing machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used to store utensil and observed food debris in drain area of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employee on duty read and sign form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple seasonings and batters using cups without handles to dispense.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of microwaves soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles on cook line soiled/ water damaged.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed ice machine equipment stored in men's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at back door and one dead roach next to reach in freezer in back dining area. Operator cleaned up dead roaches and discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of food and buckets with food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed maintenance equipment in kitchen area and warewashing area interfering with cleaning. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in freezers, reach-in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork. In double door reach in freezer raw pork no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed comet powder opened container stored on case of boba cups. Item was moved to appropriate location.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employees working at establishment for 60+ days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi made 5 days ago per person in charge not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Also, several items are uncovered. Also several cases of food stored on floor in back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of several containers in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Observed soda plates with mold like substance at server area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several items thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two LP tanks in back dry storage area.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners stored with cases of single service items in back storage area. Also, container of medicine stored on top of reach in freezer in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line in kitchen hand wash sink.
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. One employee on duty with expired training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at dining room and deflector plate of ice machine with debris buildup.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Also, large amount of standing water observed at ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on the floor around back door reach in freezers.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of food stored on floor in walk in cooler, bag of onions stored on floor in back storage. Also, multiple items in walk in cooler stored uncovered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan and shelving in walk in cooler with dust and heavy mold like substance buildup. Exterior of sauce containers and wooden shelf in walk in cooler with heavy mold like substance buildup. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed cases of single service bowls stored in men's restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground pork thawing at room temperature, person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tanks stored in back dry storage area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw pork no longer commercially packed stored over no longer commercially packaged ready to eat products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk and cream in small reach in cooler in front line at 44-47F overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small reach in cooler in front line at 44F overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup on blade. Interior side of door to ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs and pork made Saturday per person in charge in walk in cooler with no date mark.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster overflowing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on fooor under fryers. Also, porous tiles observed in kitchen with water damage. Wall by can opener soiled. Vent in kitchen with dust buildup.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also, multiple items stored uncovered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in glass door beverage cooler with mold like substance buildup. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Food debris buildup on shelves in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk dry goods unlabeled.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per person in charge is fermenting kimchi on site and has shelf life of 2-3 weeks, process is done under refrigeration. Also, establishment is making black garlic oil on site by cooking garlic, grinding and adding oil. Left at room temperature and has shelf life longer than 7 days.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per person in charge is fermenting kimchi on site and has shelf life of 2-3 weeks, process is done under refrigeration. Also, establishment is making black garlic oil on site by cooking garlic, grinding and adding oil. Left at room temperature and has shelf life longer than 7 days.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by case of soda, item at hand wash sink. Person in charge made accessible during inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per person in charge is fermenting kimchi on site and has shelf life of 2-3 weeks, process is done under refrigeration. Also, establishment is making black garlic oil on site by cooking garlic, grinding and adding oil. Left at room temperature and has shelf life longer than 7 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi made Friday per person in charge with no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of main ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above door to kitchen with dust buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler and glass door beverage reach in cooler at front counter with debris buildup. Fans in walk in cooler and glass door beverage also have debris buildup. Soda plates in dining room soda dispenser with debris buildup.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple pans of food uncovered in walk in cooler. Also, observed containers of radish stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also, observed opened bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage room.
Jan 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal cell phone, then handle container of food without hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at back of dining room, raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored on tray of non commercially packaged noodles.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In dry storage room at end of hallway from kitchen to back door, observed one rodent dropping on glue trap on floor. Observed approximately five rodent droppings on noodle machine in dry storage with visible flour still on unit. Observed approximately five rodent droppings on circular saw stored in dry food storage area. Observed four rodent droppings on floor in back dining room by reach in freezers. Dining room and dry storage room share a wall that does not go all the way to the ceiling. Person in charge began cleaning.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage, propane tank stored on food products. Also, medicine container stored on shelf above clean dish ware. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures during inspection. Emailed to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible at front server area due to no water to sink. Person in charge states is due to leak. Person in charge filling container with water at hand wash sink. Person in charge removed container.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has high temperature dishmachine, no way to test during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in men's restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Broth held on time from 11-3pm. Not indicated in time paperwork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mushroom rehydrated, cooked eggs, made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on deflector plate, door and side of unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on ground by ice machine. Also standing water on floor in women's restroom. Also, grease buildup on floor to left of cookline.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in hallway by dry storage room. Also, hole observed between where wall meets back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple containers in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Shelving in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Soda plates at server area with mold like substance buildup.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks in back dry storage room with dry food storage.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in top of flip. Top reach-in cooler. Operator stated he had left it out during lunch rush. Operator placed both items in bottom of reach-in cooler across from stove.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM of establishment certificate expired 5/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine and blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employee that was working during this inspection fill out the health form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine and deflector plate in ice machine near walk-in-cooler soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used to dispense flour in dry food storage area. Operator removed bowls without handles.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in dry food storage. Operator removed bag of flour to. Properly store.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall in hallway leading to dry food storage room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula stored in standing water of less than 135F near rice cooker.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board at make table across from stove. Also, wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in deep freezer near kitchen entry door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach in freezer near kitchen entry door soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plasticware not inverted or protected from contamination at front service counter. Operator inverted plasticware.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored in dry food storage area.
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.