EKIBEN
19400 COCHRAN BLVD UNIT 102, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-766-8877
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked rice and tapioca boba pearls held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time marks for the foods.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the medicine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice and tapioca boba pearls held under time as public health control with no time markings. The operator placed time marks on the above foods.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods in dry storage and the walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles soiled with a buildup of food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between a prep table and the reach in cooler. The operator removed the knife for cleaning.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 78F standing water behind the front counter. The operator removed the utensils from the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a scoop handle used for flour soiled with a black substance. The operator removed the scoop.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator mixed a new solution at 100ppm.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the medicines.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked rice and tapioca boba pearls held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time marks for the foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the ice chute for the soda machine at the front counter.
In-use knife stored in cracks between a food prep table and a reach in cooler. The operator removed the knife.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator placed the wet cloths in the sanitizer solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the bucket. The new sanitizer recorded 100ppm.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped chicken in walk in without date markings. Observed operator dating chicken and other items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knives in between freezer outside wall and prep table. Observed operator removing knives and putting into dish.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs and putting into dish.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food splatter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed when entering establishment, a musty odor in dining room area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, crispy honey chicken cooked without date marking. Observed operator date marking item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with food on cook line with grooves on it.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 3 pt 15 fl oz Amoy Gold Label Soy Sauce dented on shelf. Observed operator segregate said cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained on cook line in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in cooler with no date markings. Chicken, Prepped vegetables, Raw ground pork, shrimp, etc.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board on cook line.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on them
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored open end up on cook shelf. Observed operator turning containers up side down.
Stored food not covered. Observed items in walk in freezer (Won Tons) not covered for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket, with mop head inside bucket. Mop not stored properly to dry
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Hoisin Sauce #5lb can Koon Chun 4 cans, Ketchup #10lb can Hunts 2 cans dented on storage shelf. Observed operator removing cans and segregating them off to side for return.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained and no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on front line at sushi station blocked with rice hot holding unit. Observed operator moving rice unit.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed an employee from the nail salon next door coming in through the back door, walking through kitchen, going to drink station, and helping herself to the ice in the soda machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and soiled gaskets on cook line in reach in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not properly stored to dry
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on back side of dispensing handles on soda despising machine. Observed operator cleaning machine and sanitizing machine
Food stored on floor. Observed in back near three compartment sink and in walk in freezer, food stored on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored with mop head down on floor
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