RAMEN 369
181 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-622-4495
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...small flying insects in prep sink in wet towels. Operator removed towels.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025079124 | Nov 3, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022027918 | Apr 22, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019060034 | Nov 19, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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...employee cutting scallion for garnish with bare hands. Employee stated he washed hands before cutting scallion. Discussion with employee. Employee washed hands, putting gloves on hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...food containers I flip top reach in cooler.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...no number showed
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soy paste sauce was made 6 days ago in reach in cooler. Operator date marked
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons stored at 76F water at kitchen. Operator removed food.
Nov 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored...personal medicine with dried mushrooms in dry food storage shelf.
Live, small flying insects found...approximately 10 live small insects around handwashing in kitchen flying around, Approximately 10 to 15 small flying insects landing on cleaned spoons, wet towel, sauce squeezed bottles in kitchen. Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on cleaned bowl at dry storage area by the kitchen. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing in toilet bowl. Approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around at front door
Bathroom facility not clean.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.....very soiled wet towel stored on the prep line,
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean...very soiled wet towel used for wiping food surfaces.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3Compartment to Serv Ware Freezer blocked by stool Operator removed stool
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Service-Ware Cooler Sauce, Soup
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Stored food not covered. Sauce in Serv-Ware cooler Operator covered container
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...pork broth 46-47F in a dipper container at bottom shelf at reach in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Advise operator to discarded food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...pork broth 46-47F in a dipper container at bottom shelf at reach in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...all food containers at kitchen, reach in coolers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by, tool, garbage can at kitchen. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet cloth in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at prep line to attached reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner....plates, containers dusty, dirt build up at throughout kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers and rack at cook line shelves.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken...
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses...multiples spoons, tong at kitchen. Operator removed
In-use utensil used with moist and dried food stored in room temperature at kitchen. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.....multiples wet clothes at kitchen. Operator removed.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...small flying insects in prep sink in wet towels. Operator removed towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...Chicken 47F in flip top reach cooler, food stored top of another container, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours. Operator removed to down acceptable cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet towel in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....underneath equipment at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored in handwashing sink, prep sink.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cook wiped his hands on his soiled clothes and then engaged in food preparation, preparing soup without washing hands.
Employee tasted noodles touching his lips then engaged in food preparation, cooking broth without washing hands.
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. Cook touched pork dumplings with bare hands in the pan just before plating and spread herbs on top of dumpling with bare hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12.1.23.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes stored in sink and a bar stool in front of it. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.