SABU RAMEN
640 E MAIN ST, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-712-2803
Last inspected Apr 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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/
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food for customers
In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Unclean water with scoops temp at 78F on cookline
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in bottom of pans with fried food in contact with paper towels in reachin coolers on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for dish machine.
Wood nonfood-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf above maketable on cook line
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storting dishes in hand washing sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish room
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked corn in reachin cooler. manager moved eggs to bottom shelf
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle
Stored food not covered. Cleaned corn on cob. operator covered corn
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lettuce in bottom of hand washing by back door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid and blue liquid. manager labeled spray bottles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food for customers.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front cookline
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.