Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ICHIBAN BUFFET

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3419690
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8613761
DBPR license4508620

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 16, 2024 3:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 19, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionUnsanitary conditions

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate24 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical36 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#25High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. -Observed employee turn on cold water handle and wash hands. **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority51-33-1

High Priority – Establishment open and serving food to the public in the presence of an imminent health hazard. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs stored behind carrots. **Warning**

Warning
#28High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over crab salad in walk in cooler. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#29High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#30High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee rinsed dish and then worked with food. **Warning**

Warning
#31High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Onion rings 1/2 pound. -Plantains 2 lbs. -Chicken on stick 25 pieces. -Eggrolls 30 pieces. -Chicken wings 15 pieces. -Crab Rangoon 30 pieces. -French fries 1/2 pound. -Chicken nuggets 2 pounds. -Fish 30 pieces. -Mushrooms 20 pieces. -Stuffed shrimp 10 pieces. -Baked cheese crab 1/2 pound. -Cheese pizza whole pie. -Pigs in a blanket 20 pieces. -Mussels 10 pieces. -Crawfish 30 pieces. -Shrimp 50 pieces. -Pudding 1/2 pan. -Jello 1/2 pan. -Pears 1/2 can. -Peaches 1/2 can. -Pineapple full pan. -Pineapple 10 pieces. -Oranges 20 pieces. -White fish 4 pieces. -Ham 4 pieces. -Teriyaki chicken 1/2 pound. -Honey chicken 2 pounds. -Clams 2 pounds. -Mixed vegetables 2 pounds. -Mushroom soup 1/2 gallon. -Egg soup 1 gallon. -Chicken wings 30 pieces. -Fried dumplings 40 pieces. -Potatoes 1/2 pound. -Fried rice 1/2 pound. -Cut lettuce 1 pound. -Caesar salad 1 pound. -Seafood salad 1 pound. -Crab meat salad 1/2 pound. -Broccoli salad 2 pounds. -Pasta salad 1 pound. -Coffee cake 30 pieces. -Macaroons 30 pieces. -Ice cream 8 gallons. -Sushi rolls 200 rolls. -Raw beef 4 pounds. -Chicken 2 pounds. -Crab meat 2 pounds. -Sprouts 1 pound. -Onions 1 pound. -Noodles 2 pounds. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#32High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach by lemon juice at sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#33High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chl 200 ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#34Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Interior of meat grinder. Interior oven in kitchen heavily soiled **Warning**

Warning
#35Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By fryers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#36Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee rinsing out bus tub. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 24

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -Employee bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Breadcrumbs scoop. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven doors and all reach in cooler and freezer doors **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Keys over prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Shelf under prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drains on cookline. -Heavily soiled under equipment. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. -In outside storage room, cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Interior of rice cooker. -Multiple bus containers cracked. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Flour container. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Egregious Food debris Shelving below prep tables throughout walk in cooler, legs of fryers and rolling carts -Egregious Food debris and grease on shelving -Front of wok station. -Exterior of trash cans. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Rice net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Peanut sauce. -Stuffed shrimp in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#23Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Raw beef in standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms over cooked ribs. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
6 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.