Kogane Ramen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 28, 2025 B 24 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2. May 6, 2025 45 45 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   4 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

3. Mar 7, 2024 A 11 points (A range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

4. Feb 16, 2024 GP 4 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

     Official wording (code 10A)

     Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

5. Feb 12, 2024 Closed 103 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   8 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 04J)

     Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

     Official wording (code 06E)

     Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalPests

     Live roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 04M)

     Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralPests

     Garbage bins were not pest-proof or not kept covered and clean.

     Official wording (code 08B)

     Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

   • GeneralPests

     Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.

     Official wording (code 08C)

     Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

   • GeneralOther

     No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

     Official wording (code 28-06)

     Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.