Orlando, Orange County

ICHIBAN BUFFET

5529 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando, FL 32819

FoodSeating
Latest violations
28
9 High Priority
Oct 24, 2023
City
Orlando
County
Orange
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 28

01B-01-4

Detail 22390561

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -pineapple -peaches

12A-18-4

Detail 22390559

High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing.

12A-29-4

Detail 22390581

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in sushi station using cell phone prior to touching cutting board wi5out washing hands

08A-05-6

Detail 22390556

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon stored above jello inside walk in -raw beef stored above cooled ham

08A-20-5

Detail 22390569

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw shell eggs stored above squid inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22390567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp 80F sitting on 3 compartment sink drain board after being thawed. Manager stated less than 1 hour. -55-59 imitation crab inside lowboy in hibachi station less than 1 hour after thawing. Manager moved.

03F-02-5

Detail 22390562

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. -cut lettuce in salad buffet -cut melon in buffet Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22390574

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stored above forks/other excess food supplies in storage Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22390578

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

03D-15-4

Detail 22390558

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - cut melon and cooked pasta, not change in temperature when rechecked 45 minutes after initial check corrective action: product placed in walk in freezer to expedite cooling Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22390555

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat cutting machine/slicer on table near dry storage

31B-02-4

Detail 22390579

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -server station Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22390570

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -some expiree 8/2023, manager has pulled aside for retraining

36-03-4

Detail 22390564

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near 3 compartment sink

32-12-5

Detail 22390563

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35A-03-4

Detail 22390572

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under soda bib station on floor in dry storage area. Manager swept up during inspectoon Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22390560

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear fire exit door from kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 22390573

Basic - Food stored on floor. -inside walk in

14-69-4

Detail 22390557

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream freezer

10-01-5

Detail 22390576

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk flour container, handle resting inside container

38-07-4

Detail 22390568

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -near rear fire exit door

23-03-4

Detail 22390571

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of oven

14-20-4

Detail 22390565

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 22390580

Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler, bus tub of vegetables Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22390577

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed whole mushrooms stored above cut melon inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 22390566

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -scoop handle near rice station used for dispensing food -lexan halt pan in poor condition -manager set aside

21-38-4

Detail 22390575

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22390554

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk containers of dry foods in back storage area not labeled

May 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2023

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22005434

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under white storage buckets on rack in dry storage. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22005433

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead throughout kitchen. Owner stated they had pest control 3 days prior, and will call again. Corrective Action Taken

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21987114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21987115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Hood system Door of reach in cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21987113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen soiled. Heavy build up behind dish machine, and 3 comp sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Time Extended

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 21983513

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21983512

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken skewers over sauces in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21983516

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken/raw shelled eggs behind raw beef in make table on cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21983505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 50F cooked shrimp 47F Krab mix salad 47F Items in reach in cooler across from fries less than 4 hours per operator. Items haven't been returned to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21983510

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by merchandise cooler Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21983519

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 comp sink Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21983508

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler soiled. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21983511

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21983518

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting board in kitchen Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21983506

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water in walk in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 21983504

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White plastic bin stored near ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21983514

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce cooling on floor. Warning

32-06-4

Detail 21983515

Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Bathroom in kitchen missing door, single stall. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21983507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Hood system Door of reach in cooler on cook line Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21983502

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use bowls and spoons at buffet not inverted or under sneeze guard. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21983503

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21983517

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes over prepared veggies and fruits. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21983509

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen soiled. Heavy build up behind dish machine, and 3 comp sink. Warning

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 21631481

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw tuna over jello on speed rack in produce walk I'm cooler. 2) raw whole shell eggs behind sliced onions in sandwich top cooler on cooks lineCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21631482

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef in sandwich to cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21631492

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to dish machine Operator installed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21631483

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic serving spoon in hand sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21631486

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at server side station by host stand Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21631491

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the small ice machine in the kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 21631484

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in dry storage area. Sugar bucket Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21631493

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in side server station near bathrooms Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21631480

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21631489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.

36-62-4

Detail 21631488

Basic - Several Lights not functioning.

25-06-4

Detail 21631494

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam bowls on buffet line. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21631490

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21631485

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cut lemons in produce walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21631487

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in Bain Marie on cooks line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 20973236

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on the top of the sandwich top reach in cooler outside of the walk I'm freezer. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20973245

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb by the dishwasher.

41-17-4

Detail 20973242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at busser station across from sushi buffet line. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20973241

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the walk in cooler and freezer door handles.

36-36-4

Detail 20973239

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in side server station.

12B-07-4

Detail 20973244

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cups above table top reach in cooler outside of the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20973235

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers for ice cream on the buffet line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20973238

Basic - Stored food not covered. Spicy tuna container in the under counter cooler under sushi line. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20973243

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 20973237

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table and the cutting board on the sandwich top reach in cooler across from the wok cooking area on the cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 20973240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in Bain Marie across from fryers on cooks line not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

22-42-4

Detail 20446884

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm then the operator remade and was 50ppm.

22-02-4

Detail 20446888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) several green and white cutting boards in the kitchen 2) soda nozzles on the side station closest to the cashier. COS

31B-02-4

Detail 20446883

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish washer Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20446876

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some containers of prepped items in the cooler in the bus tubs Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20446886

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin middle ice machine and the small one closest to the outside door Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 20446873

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Out of service and technicians working on while there.

12B-07-4

Detail 20446879

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above prep sink where they are thawing items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20446874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Seaweed salad on the floor in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20446877

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on back wall with the back up ice cream

10-01-5

Detail 20446880

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container on sugar bin at the server side station near the cashier. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20446878

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from the fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 20446887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of cooler doors throughout the,kitchen

36-62-4

Detail 20446885

Basic - One Light not functioning on the hood over the fryers in the kitchen. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 20446881

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20446875

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the dessert table. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20446882

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar across from the fryers not labeled in the Bain Marie. Corrected On-Site