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ICHIBAN BUFFET

10301 US HWY 441 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34788

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8501175
DBPR license4508620

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine reading 0ppm on dish surface. Operator contacted EcoLab at time of inspection to schedule visit. Confirmed that chlorine based sanitizer is attached, however sanitizer not reaching dish level. Operator set up three-compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer (150-200ppm) at time of inspection and was instructed to use three compartment sink for sanitization of all dishes until dishmachine is fixed. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled in prep area.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for multi surface peroxide based sanitizer, operator states is used on food contact surfaces.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor area near dish machine and in walk-in cooler. Floor area soiled in main kitchen area, near three compartment sink, and in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in multiple locations in main kitchen. Cove molding/walls damaged in main kitchen as well.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sealed wood shelves on cooks line soiled. Exterior of equipment and Nonfood contact shelving soiled on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipes below individual sink basin near dish machine. Leaking pipe below three compartment sink.

#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut lettuce and ready to eat chicken stored with unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated ready to eat food items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in walk-in cooler. Shelves rusted on storage throughout facility, including on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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