ICHI HIBACHI
312 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.621.8062
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 47F above the threshold on top of Make Table. Operator placed the food item underneath interior of Make Table to decrease the temperature to 41F or below.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured at soda box station. Operator placed a chain around the tank to secure it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the flour.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid at dumpster. Operator closed the lid.
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Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in the sanitizing solution at shelf at cookline. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a new container of sanitizer solution.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip at 3 compartment sink. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm on test strip.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg roll not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the phone from the prep table to a different location away from food items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Educated to compliance by placing containers on the side to allow airflow.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink set up with rinse, wash and sanitize. Educated to compliance by rearranging to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed food grade plastic over the stored food items.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at kitchen handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Large utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoons not inverted at dish shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue buildup at flour container. Operator cleaned the container.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf at Walk in Freezer.
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 no time marked for sushi rice at container. Operator time marked the sushi rice.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed whole onion bag on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of disposable cups on the floor at kitchen. Operator removed the box of cups off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep table next to Deep Fryer.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink of being strictly for handwashing. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at back interior of Make Table. Operator placed in front interior of the Make Table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed whole bag of onions at Walk in Cooler floor. Operator removed the food item off the floor at least 6 inches. Priority: Basic
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator to compliance by running cold water over the frozen food item. Priority: Basic
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron at cookline and then engaging in touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
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 at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned behind the handles.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to a safe location.
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 shrimp at prep table next to Deep Fryer. Operator time marked the food item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.