TOKYO RAMEN
5085 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 9176898322
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021047845 | Aug 31, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole intact beef stored above cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs stored above sauce in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator proper storage for raw animal products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used for other purpose. Inspector observed a hose used to fill large stock pot in kitchen. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork medallions for ramen not date marked in walk-in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food for personal use not segregated in walk-in cooler
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above reach-in cooler in rear kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers through establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with debris at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Sprouts in walk-in cooler stored uncovered.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to-go backs used to hold raw meat in the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored in walk-in cooler on top shelf above washed and unwashed produce. Operator removed beef and relocated to a lower shelf. Inside rear kitchen reach-in cooler, cut raw beef was observed above ready-to eat cooked noodles. Operator relocated to the bottom of cold holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork based broth sitting on counter for service at 55F. Operator advised it was recently collected from the walk-in cooler and placed at the observed location. Discussed cold holding requirements with operator who placed broth into smaller containers and returned to the refrigeration unit at the front line.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at 200 PPM. Inspector discussed required correct solution strength and demonstrated how to achieve proper sanitization strength. Retested wiping cloth solution at 50 PPM.
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. Inspector will provide DBPR form HR 5030-104 at the end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer, last used two weeks ago, with accumulation of food debris at the blade and working parts. Inspector discussed cleaning equipment after use, and encouraged operator to clean unit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, cooked pork, cooked vegetables inside walk-in cooler - cooked pork inside reach-in cooler, prepared onsite not date marked. Inspector discussed date marking requirements with operator and encouraged date marking while on site.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used as scoop inside rice bucket. Operator removed cup from container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on reach-in cooler at rear kitchen soiled with debris build up.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler located in rear kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at rear kitchen under cook line, floor soiled under dry storage across from mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of rice, soy sauce, and cooking oil stored on the floor in rear kitchen. Inspector discussed safe food storage and encouraged operator to relocate items.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at rear kitchen. Discussed with operator who removed cloth.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector will provide choking poster to operator at the conclusion of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in rear kitchen soiled with grease build up. Gaskets on cold holding units throughout establishment soiled with black mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close dumpster lid when not in used and encouraged operator to close dumpster while present.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded contents of bucket and created new solution without soap.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear plastic container at front counter with white granular substance unlabeled. Operator advised container was milk powder. Discussed with operator labeling working containers with the name of contents and encouraged operator to label while present.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Family members not employees b the restaurant entered through the kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to scoop rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table behind front counter.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven across from three compartment sink has food debris buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer are soiled with mold like substances.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Rice and flour not covered by rear door. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses next to hand wash sink behind front counter.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf in walk in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk from previous day not date marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.