Z RAMEN
8352 Mills Drive
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used as food-contact surface. Observed dry noodles stored inside cardboard box under prep table in kitchen and sliced green onions stored inside cardboard box in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease and old food debris underneath kitchen equipment
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of noodles stored on floor at cook line. Operator picked up noodles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan above prep and dish areas heavily dusty and fan near fryer soiled with grease. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer soiled Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on prep shelf in kitchen
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed medicine bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bean sprouts in standing reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature under prep table in dish area, as per operator for 10 mins. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has undercooked eggs on menu, not identified as undercooked. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for tapioca pearls with no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email and printed form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory at front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training, names of employees put in wrong spot on certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of noodles and vinegar stored on floor at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor, **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near dish area. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used as food contact surface. Observed dry noodles stored in cardboard container at cook line and cut green onions stored in cardboard box at reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above reach in cooler and dish area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of noodles and vinegar stored on floor at cook line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing soy sauce heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed 2 fans soiled with accumulated dust and grease at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Observed open employee can of soda inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top of preparation cooler and lid heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook and manager don gloves, no hand wash. Discussed with person in charge and provided hand washing handout. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching boiled egg, bean sprouts and scallions to place in soup. Cook began reheating products to 145F. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near dish area. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for tapioca pearls at front counter, no writer procedures available. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior heavily soiled, freezer across from the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on the preparation table at cook line, manager removed it on site.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above threshold preparation table at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit across from the three compartment sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Chicken stored over Steak.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed a new paper towel roll on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked rice stored by the hand sink at kitchen area exposed to splash, employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior heavily soiled, freezer across from the three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In the three door cooler in front of the steam table observed a container with cooked pork not covered. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler across from the fryer observed pooled eggs over sliced cabbage and bean sprouts. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the preparation table by the three compartment sink observed raw shell eggs (82F - Cold Holding, as per manager outside for about 2 hours, employee placed them in the cooler to rapidly cool, Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker observed cooked pork (124F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food, Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-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. Wenzhen Li, Yang Li, Liangmei Li Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).