Z RAMEN
8352 MILLS DR, MIAMI, FL 33183
License #2337103
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →Z RAMEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 37.6 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, DBPR recorded 80 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 63 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 5 critical, 5 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board soiled near reach in cooler.
- [36-37-5] 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.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol and vitamins in dry storage area inside kitchen area.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs for employees inside mens bathroom.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [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.
- [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.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over open dessert box at reach in freezer across three compartment sink. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef inside reach in cooler across cooking line.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bin of sugar nd soy sauce stored on the floor.
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish in an open bag stored next to an open container of ice cream, next to an open container of dessert at reach in freezer across three compartment sink.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [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.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside water at 88F. Operator removed.
- [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.
- [08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat beef.
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