Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

ICHIBAN BUFFET

2185 US HWY 1 S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3601890
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10885554
DBPR license6500509

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented at the seam cans of pizza sauce on rack. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cookline raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); Krab meat (51F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bulk ice machines soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on cookline prep tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee grab drink off prep table and drink before tossing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal speaker above prep table on cookline.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen area. Employees started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cookline. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler shelves soiled.

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted near dish area.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket in back kitchen area. Operator hung properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.