TOKEN RAMEN
8404 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-357-0708
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap in both kitchen hand washing sinks. Operator stocked soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prepared onsite table. Operator moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill, the hood filters and the floor underneath.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill and the hood filters.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a heavy grease build up under the flat grill and the hood filters.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for ready to eat food and produce in walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat (cooked pork and cooked chicken) and thawed food not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used on the shelf under the flat grill and not changed out daily.
Food stored on floor. Observed Shrimp and other foods stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between equipment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with an automatic closer in disrepair.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping towels used to wipe down ready to eat food cutting board.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed ready to eat (cooked pork and cooked chicken) and thawed food not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed Shrimp and other foods stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with an automatic closer in disrepair.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat and thawed food not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with an automatic closer in disrepair.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray with a black mold like substance on the edge.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back small storeroom missing. Open to rafters.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above the flat grill with a grease build up.
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.