Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ICHIBAN BUFFET

5529 INTERNATIONAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3335655
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354913
DBPR license5813745

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#16High Priority01B-01-4

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

Stop Sale
#17High Priority12A-18-4

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

#18High Priority12A-29-4

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

#19High Priority08A-05-6

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

#20High Priority08A-20-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority03A-02-5

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.

#22High Priority03F-02-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority41-10-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#24High Priority29-42-4

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

Intermediate 4

#25Intermediate03D-15-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#26Intermediate22-02-4

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

#27Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#28Intermediate53B-14-5

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

Basic 15

#1Basic36-03-4

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

#2Basic32-12-5

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

#3Basic35A-03-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

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

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -inside walk in

#6Basic14-69-4

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

#7Basic10-01-5

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

#8Basic38-07-4

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

#9Basic23-03-4

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

#10Basic14-20-4

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

#11Basic08B-12-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic08B-17-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic14-12-4

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

#14Basic21-38-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic02D-01-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.