ICHIBAN BUFFET
10301 US HWY 441 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34788
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -Over prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Manager replaced. 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw eggs behind cabbage at hibachi station. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw tuna over cream cheese. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee washing gloves instead of changing gloves. Manager coached. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Stored on unapproved wooden shelf in walk in produce cooler. -1 case of celery. 40 lbs. -1 case of cabbage. -4 cantaloupe. -7 honeydew melon. -2 radish. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Scoop handle. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By fryers.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee filling up pot in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No Quat test kit.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 07/22.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rear left corner.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bread crumb scoop.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under cutting board.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Warewash.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bags of onions. -Ginger in sushi station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between wall and prep table by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Fan covers.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Spoons by ice cream station.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Red onion. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Squid in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sushi.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:49 PM.
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3 observation(s)
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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.