TOKYO RAMEN
5085 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to-go backs used to hold raw meat in the walk-in freezer.
08A-04-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used as scoop inside rice bucket. Operator removed cup from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on reach-in cooler at rear kitchen soiled with debris build up.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler located in rear kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at rear kitchen under cook line, floor soiled under dry storage across from mop sink.
08B-38-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at rear kitchen. Discussed with operator who removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector will provide choking poster to operator at the conclusion of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close dumpster lid when not in used and encouraged operator to close dumpster while present. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded contents of bucket and created new solution without soap. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.