SHOJIN RAMEN & SUSHI INC.
4460 CLEVELAND AVE STE E, Fort Myers FL 33901
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020055800 | Nov 20, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drainage hose from ice machine inside drainage pipe at front service area. Operator took out hose out of pipe.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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 barehand contact with ready to eat spinach. Educated operator. Operator put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen fish stored over packages of frozen noodles.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packaged raw chicken stored over packaged vegetables in reach in cooler in hallway. Operator moved raw chicken to proper location.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed raw shell eggs in cooler.
No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Educated operator on the importance of having soap at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris behind refrigerator and cooking equipment at cook line.
Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer and freezer in hallway.
Interior of oven/microwave in kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket. Educated operator on fixing plumbing.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning interior of reach in cooler daily.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator fixed mop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed solution and added chlorine. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front service area.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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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Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Observed single service items stored in sleeping area. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over packages of ready to eat noodles in reach in freezer.
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 signed form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink or back hand wash sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by bathroom door.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket. Observed 3 compartment sink as damaged.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of black reach in freezer in kitchen as soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor as damage to floor at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothing then return to food preparation.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in poor repair and chest freezer door as broken. Observed cutting board as heavily grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves and cabinets under hand wash sink in back as soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothing then return to food preparation.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator is serving salmon sushi without proper parasite destruction. Operator is instructed to not serve salmon until proper records are provided. Operator may serve continue to statutorily exempt from parasite destruction fish such as tuna and roe.
Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Observed nap area set up in dry storage room where food items are stored. Educated operator on proper separation of food service areas and sleeping areas.
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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in poor repair and chest freezer door as broken. Observed cutting board as heavily grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves and cabinets under hand wash sink in back as soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of both black reach in cooler units in kitchen as soiled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Under hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand wash sink by bathroom at service counter block of items and sink. Observed operator remove items from sink. Repeat 8a¿¿20 8a¿¿23.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed chef Mike on counter in kitchen, heavily crusted with rust.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pho broth, marinated beef and cut salmon all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed cleaning chemical over single service items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 8-28-23
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen band dry storage. Repeat 8-28-23
Food stored on floor. Observe the following items on four in kitchen oil jugs and part of stock.
Hood vents soiled with accumulated grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat 8-28-23
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach-in cooler throughout kitchen and. Front counter area heavily soiled. Repeat 8-28-23
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink as having items stored inside of it and partially blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling as not smooth and easily cleanable in front counter area and some tiles in kitchen and storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor of dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in dry storage room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed damage to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator has changed company that they use for sushi fish. Operator is to discontinue sale of all raw fish until letter can be provided.
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 printed form.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink as having items stored inside of it and partially blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bathroom.
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 printed and signed form.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling as not smooth and easily cleanable in front counter area and some tiles in kitchen and storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor of dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in dry storage room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed damage to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of roll top reach in cooler on front line and bottom of reach in freezer as soiled in kitchen.
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.