Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MITAKA RAMEN

5943 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3687156
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13599923
DBPR license5106048

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed containers of cilantro lined with non food grade paper towels stored in reach in cooler on cook line.

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Hard Shell Eggs stored above ready to eat apples in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored next to sesame oil on bottom of shelf prep table in dishwashing area. Employee removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Observed establishment with manager certification but manager not at establishment at time of inspection with 4 employees working.

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above clean serving dishes next to cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.