Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

EKIBEN INC

19400 COCHRAN BLVD UNIT 102, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24451522

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the medicines. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24451515

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24451518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked rice and tapioca boba pearls held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time marks for the foods. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24451519

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

31B-03-4

Detail 24451516

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24451521

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the ice chute for the soda machine at the front counter.

10-17-4

Detail 24451517

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between a food prep table and a reach in cooler. The operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24451520

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator placed the wet cloths in the sanitizer solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24451523

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the bucket. The new sanitizer recorded 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 24048259

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped chicken in walk in without date markings. Observed operator dating chicken and other items. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24048256

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knives in between freezer outside wall and prep table. Observed operator removing knives and putting into dish. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24048258

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs and putting into dish. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24048257

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food splatter.

23-03-4

Detail 24048261

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in soiled with food debris.

36-64-5

Detail 24048260

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed when entering establishment, a musty odor in dining room area.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23534776

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 23534774

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, crispy honey chicken cooked without date marking. Observed operator date marking item.

14-09-4

Detail 23534775

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with food on cook line with grooves on it.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 22999994

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 3 pt 15 fl oz Amoy Gold Label Soy Sauce dented on shelf. Observed operator segregate said cans. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22999988

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained on cook line in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 22999989

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in cooler with no date markings. Chicken, Prepped vegetables, Raw ground pork, shrimp, etc.

14-09-4

Detail 22999993

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board on cook line.

14-10-4

Detail 22999987

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on them

10-20-4

Detail 22999991

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22999990

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored open end up on cook shelf. Observed operator turning containers up side down. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22999986

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed items in walk in freezer (Won Tons) not covered for protection.

42-01-4

Detail 22999992

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket, with mop head inside bucket. Mop not stored properly to dry

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22750352

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Hoisin Sauce #5lb can Koon Chun 4 cans, Ketchup #10lb can Hunts 2 cans dented on storage shelf. Observed operator removing cans and segregating them off to side for return.

22-02-4

Detail 22750351

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained and no longer cleanable.

31A-09-4

Detail 22750356

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on front line at sushi station blocked with rice hot holding unit. Observed operator moving rice unit. Corrected On-Site

43-08-4

Detail 22750354

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed an employee from the nail salon next door coming in through the back door, walking through kitchen, going to drink station, and helping herself to the ice in the soda machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22750353

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board on cook line

14-11-5

Detail 22750355

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and soiled gaskets on cook line in reach in cooler

42-01-4

Detail 22750350

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not properly stored to dry

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22359486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on back side of dispensing handles on soda despising machine. Observed operator cleaning machine and sanitizing machine Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22359487

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back near three compartment sink and in walk in freezer, food stored on floor.

42-01-4

Detail 22359485

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored with mop head down on floor

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 21893360

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over whole red onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21893365

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat broccoli at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the tuna to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21893366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple food item at prep table and cookline. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21893364

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21893362

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 21893361

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21893363

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils at frontline prep table. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 21643633

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21643632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken and shrimp on table next to deep fryer. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21643630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels next to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21643629

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21643631

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip. Operator added the sanitizer to 100pm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21643634

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at frontline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21057529

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21057523

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21057531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple food items at frontline prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21057526

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

31A-09-4

Detail 21057525

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container blocking the front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21057527

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21057524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21057528

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils at water container 85°F. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21057530

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of sugar, salt, and chicken base powder at cookline. Repeat Violation

Oct 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 20557905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed broccoli at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20557903

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken behind broccoli at top of Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20557904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice 81°F. Operator time marked the food item as the establishment is using, Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20557911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice 81°F at front counter. Operator mark timed the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20557910

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

31B-02-4

Detail 20557907

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20557902

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed prawns chicken at Walk in Cooler and Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20557909

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at sugar container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20557906

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20557908

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation