Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ICHIBAN BUFFET

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3664291
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13517280
DBPR license6500509

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect near dish area.

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler near dish area.

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cart of food prep. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk Ice machines ice drop area are starting to get dark mold like substance around it. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee box of cigarettes above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen area soiled with food debris and water. Ceiling tile above dishwasher soiled with dark mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled on cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves near dish area soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.