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ICHIBAN BUFFET

5529 INTERNATIONAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440651
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729677
DBPR license5813745

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical35 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#24High Priority22-41-4

High 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.Afterward 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Dried noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#26High Priority08A-24-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw shell eggs stored over calamari in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#27High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by found one live roach at back line area.Employee killed roach and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#28High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Three live small flying insects in back line area by dry storage area and two by drink station area. **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing by hose Bibb by the dish machine area and mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#30Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Cutting boards soiled throughout the establishment. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled by dish machine area. Interior of sanitizer hoses are soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#32Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#33Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#34Intermediate01B-16-5

Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dried noodles and tea in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#35Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 23

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-07-4

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

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Cambro containers not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex and ladies bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Cook is wearing a watch. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-22-4

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

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.Ice cream. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Dried noodles at buffet line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Krab salad in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Operator increased heat at rice cooker that is holding utensils at the buffet line. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shields are missing in back line area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the estate. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets an reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Vents on ice machine are soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic14-33-4

Basic – Prep table shelves and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Under prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.Krab Rangoon, corns, and green beans in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic14-11-5

Basic – Stove turn on and off buttons are missing at the cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic38-04-4

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

Warning
#22Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Squid is thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.