Hajimaru Ramen
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
61
Score
Hajimaru Ramen, located at 200 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 2, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified one critical violation and seven minor violations. Previous inspections for Hajimaru Ramen have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
May 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Jan 2, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed a handwashing soap dispenser posted at the prep sink in the rear prep/ware washing area. Sanitarian advised PIC to remove handwashing aides from the prep sink and instructed PIC that a prep sink may not be used for handwashing during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed out-of-use reach-in refrigerator in the basement storage area. - Observed a missing handle on a chest freezer in the rear basement storage area. - Observed the handle loose on the walk-in cooler in the basement storage area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed grease and residue on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment in the food prep area. - Observed dust and debris on shelving surfaces next to cooking equipment and underneath the prep table in the rear food prep/ware washing area. - Observed mouse droppings on shelving surfaces and on top of boxes and bins throughout the basement storage areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on the floor surfaces, perimeters, and in-between equipment throughout the basement storage areas. - Observed grease, grimes, and food debris on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the food prep areas. - Observed stains on the wall surfaces in the rear food prep and ware washing areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed dim lighting throughout the basement storage areas.
46.943
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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