Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KOY WAN HIBACHI BUFFET

945 W SR 436 #1179 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3304163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8204926
DBPR license6903870

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 14, 2023 12:17 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 15, 2023 8:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. -employee washed hands with cold water and no soap and opened reach-in cooler door. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee washed hands at hand wash sink by ice machine where soap dispenser is not dispensing. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -cooked egg rolls placed in cardboard box. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 small flying insects on krab at hibachi. Operator discarded. -1 small flying insect on cardboard next to hibachi grill. -1 small flying insect in kitchen by walk-in cooler door. -approximately 4 small flying insect in prep area by back door. Employee hitting with fly swatter. -14 small flying insects on wall under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor under oven. -3 live roaches on door hinge and in gasket of cook line reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -3 small flying insect on krab on hibachi buffet. Operator discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaning scrubby in hand wash sink in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided blank forms to operator.

#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at sushi area hand wash sink. -soap dispenser not working at end of cook line and by ice machines. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled pump sprayer with purple liquid in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink has no running water from hot side at hand wash sink in prep area or dish area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -women's restroom door open. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -4 tiles missing above prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -multiple areas in back of house. -tile floors in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on ansul tank above 3 compartment sink. -1 dead roach next to Pepsi cooler on cook line. -1 dead roach on floor by mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor drain and floor by hibachi soiled, standing water. -floors soiled under all front line equipment. -floors soiled, standing water in missing grout throughout kitchen. -all floor drains filled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -1 ice scoop on cardboard syrup box. -1 ice scoop in bucket with broom handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spatulas at hibachi grill in standing water at 72°f. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tables under hibachi grills soiled with grease and food debris. -unused reach-in cooler on front line soiled inside, gaskets. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -glass door cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet towels on cutting boards in sushi area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.