Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateAugust 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3374019
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8473276
DBPR license6903870

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -hibachi cook cracked raw shell eggs, then handled clean plate without washing hands. Educated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Employee handled cell phone then continued handling fryer basket and containers of food. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -crawfish in cardboard box originally holding raw chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Egg rolls in cardboard box. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken, shrimp and beef 45-47f in cook line reach-in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator adjusted unit, ice added. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Raw chicken 41, 46. Beef 44 **Time Extended**

Warning
#9High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. -batches of sushi rice that have cooled below 135 has no time mark. Per operator, rice started time plan at 2:00. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time on chart does not match time employee stated batch of sushi rice started on time. 30 minute difference. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above dish area bulging leaving gap in ceiling. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -missing or broken in multiple area of kitchen. -missing floor tiles causing standing water and food debris under dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor, wall, pipes soiled with build up of grease behind hibachi. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink basins and handles soiled throughout. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Sink in prep area not clean **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelves rusted in both walk-in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: 1 shelf replaced. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.