Z RAMEN

Name: Z RAMEN
Address: 8352 MILLS DR, MIAMI, FL, 33183, US
Rating: 47.2

8352 MILLS DR, MIAMI, FL 33183

License #2337103

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47.2 Grade F / 100

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Z RAMEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 9 critical, 9 major, 41 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine sanitizer test strip since 2024.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout entire kitchen in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer located in kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs for employees inside mens bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board soiled near reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled. Observed wall soiled with black like substance nd grease next to three compartment sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of front counter not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bin of sugar nd soy sauce stored on the floor.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler with no labels. As per operator was prepared today.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside water at 88F. Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal watch stored on top of prep table next to tech in cooler.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as a scoop inside rice bin located next to reach in freezer.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol and vitamins in dry storage area inside kitchen area.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certification missing Trainers CfPM Certificate Number.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products or for cooling process.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 62F Cooling, Cooked beef 88F Cooling. Operator add ice to accelerate the cooling process.

Warning Issued
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touch neck with bare hands and proceed to prep noodles without hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled near reach in cooler.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal pain relief medicine stored at the dry rack next to cook line. Operator removed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bin of raw beef on floor near prep table. Operator removed from floor.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing oils and sauces throughout kitchen with no label.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored under kitchen prep table at room temperature.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male cook line employees with no hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets in kitchen prep area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed female employee rinsing dishes in the hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.

Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); curry sauce (48F - Cold Holding); ramen eggs (48F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (48F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator reach in cooler was unplugged for defrosting two hours prior to inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles inside reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty in kitchen area.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen then renter kitchen and grab clean utensils and equipment to prep customer order without washing hands.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at front counter.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (48F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per operator beef was cooked previous day and placed inside cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at front counter.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in dish area. Operator turned on hot water.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter.

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