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ICHIBAN BUFFET

5269 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3410237
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8635603
DBPR license5911263

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#14High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -drain hose from hand sink on cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#15High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked ribs (90-95F – Cooling 1 hr at 3pm)cooked ribs (78-85F – Cooling 1 hr at 3pm) – cooked ribs (74-94F – Cooling 2 hrs at 4:07pm) **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Cooked chicken 90-98F on sheet pans inside speed rack out at room temperature, manager stated cooling began less than 1 hour ago. -cooked chicken 78-85F checked 1 hour later. Still remaining out at room temperature, employees placed into insulated bus tubs during cooling while leaving at room temperature. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher dunked hand inside heavily soiled wastewater in prewash station prior to touching clean dishes for sorting. Manager instructed to employee to rewash contaminated plates, and to wash hands. -employee handled cell phone, touched dirty apron prior to handling food in prep area -employee eating food in back did not wash hands prior to handling food **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: -Employee used cell phone prior to handling Cooked chicken during inspection. -employee drank from open container at prep area prior to handling food. -employee handled soiled dishes prior moving food into walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meats in walk in stored above soy sauce **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken inside walk in cooler stored above raw beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib used for spray hose connected to dish sink – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -employees cooling dense, bone in meats inside deep plastic bus tubs and leaving exposed to room temperature for multiple hours while preparing other food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Employees leaving cooked chicken at room temper for hours after cooling began, placing hot food into insulated bus tubs. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook line blocked by large trash can, filled with cleaning equipment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -splash guard inside ice machine – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup containers used for dispensing bulk food – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage, prep area, behind cookline – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of fryers -prep area -ware washing area – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. – ice cream freezer – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan for cook,one above prep table -hood filters – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#12Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand sink faucet next to dish machine – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -majority of hand sims/prep sinks/3 compartment in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 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
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.