Shojin Ramen Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
21
Score
Shojin Ramen Sushi appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “plumbing system in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.
Shojin Ramen Sushi's latest score of 21 falls below the Fort Myers average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drainage hose from ice machine inside drainage pipe at front service area. Operator took out hose out of pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed raw shell eggs in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packaged raw chicken stored over packaged vegetables in reach in cooler in hallway. Operator moved raw chicken to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen fish stored over packages of frozen noodles.
08A-02-6
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 barehand contact with ready to eat spinach. Educated operator. Operator put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Educated operator on the importance of having soap at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris behind refrigerator and cooking equipment at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front service area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed solution and added chlorine. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator fixed mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning interior of reach in cooler daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket. Educated operator on fixing plumbing. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave in kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer and freezer in hallway.
14-69-4
21
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
45
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothing then return to food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
12A-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves and cabinets under hand wash sink in back as soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in poor repair and chest freezer door as broken. Observed cutting board as heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Observed nap area set up in dry storage room where food items are stored. Educated operator on proper separation of food service areas and sleeping areas. **Warning**
43-02-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator is serving salmon sushi without proper parasite destruction. Operator is instructed to not serve salmon until proper records are provided. Operator may serve continue to statutorily exempt from parasite destruction fish such as tuna and roe. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothing then return to food preparation. **Warning**
12A-18-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in poor repair and chest freezer door as broken. Observed cutting board as heavily grooved. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves and cabinets under hand wash sink in back as soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain for ice machine and front hand wash sink in poor repair, plumbing system drains into bucket. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of both black reach in cooler units in kitchen as soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator has changed company that they use for sushi fish. Operator is to discontinue sale of all raw fish until letter can be provided. **Warning**
01D-01-5
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. Operator printed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink as having items stored inside of it and partially blocked by trash can. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator printed and signed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling as not smooth and easily cleanable in front counter area and some tiles in kitchen and storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor of dry storage room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in dry storage room. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed damage to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of roll top reach in cooler on front line and bottom of reach in freezer as soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
43
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided operator with printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored inside hand wash sink. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator with printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near bathroom. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in dry storage room and 3 dead roaches near hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered food in reach in freezer. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple unlabeled containers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as soiled on reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed gasket as still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple unlabeled working containers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shojin Ramen Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shojin Ramen Sushi on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shojin Ramen Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing system in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shojin Ramen Sushi.
How does Shojin Ramen Sushi compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Shojin Ramen Sushi most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Shojin Ramen Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shojin Ramen Sushi have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shojin Ramen Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shojin Ramen Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shojin Ramen Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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