RAMEN LAB EATERY WEST BOCA
20449 SR 7 UNIT A5, Boca Raton, FL, 33498
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (12)
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes (French fries). Operator stored all items properly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes (French fries). Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Server handled soiled dish and then picked customer order without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High Priority - Server handled soiled dish and then picked customer order without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing after split - before hose.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing after split - before hose.
High Priority
- 12A-12-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled ramen eggs (not fully cooked raw shell eggs) then changed gloves and handled ready to eat ramen without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled ramen eggs (not fully cooked raw shell eggs) then changed gloves and handled ready to eat ramen without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Left Cookline flip top - Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat edamame beans and dough. Operator stored all items properly.
High Priority - Left Cookline flip top - Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat edamame beans and dough. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ramen eggs - per operator not fully cooked. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ramen eggs - per operator not fully cooked. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage - Bowls in bulk containers of rice and sugar. Operator removed.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage - Bowls in bulk containers of rice and sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-06-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cookline - Left flip top - scoop handle in raw chicken. Operator stored properly.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cookline - Left flip top - scoop handle in raw chicken. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Kitchen - Ceiling tiles and AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Kitchen - Ceiling tiles and AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic
- 29-49-6Corrected on site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. Operator removed water during inspection.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. Operator removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.