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NINJA RAMEN

2452 S NOVA RD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32119

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8439607
DBPR license7407834

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above pre-cooked shrimp in walk-in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shrimp stored with cooked pork in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority25-28-4

High Priority – Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. -paper towels not identifiable as food-grade used in contact with foods inside reach-in cooler, operator removed paper towels from foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine used to store wet mop head, operator relocated **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine -multiple handwash sinks in kitchen -handwash sinks in outdoor and indoor bar areas, operator installed new paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic05-11-4

Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler across from soup pot, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -handwash sink on cookline handles loose **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in prep area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs and ladels stored on oven door handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for rice stored in water 79F, operator discarded water -spatulas stored in standing water 86F, operator replaced water 160F and relocated to top of flat top grill **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -lower shelf of prep table **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -flat scraper tool on prep table next to fryer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen steak thawing at ambient air temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.