ICHIBAN BUFFET
5529 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.930.8889
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by found one live roach at back line area.Employee killed roach and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018032093 | May 4, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 | $440 |
| 4--2018026468 | May 4, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $800 |
| 4--2018014257 | Jan 30, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 | $480 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw shrimp underneath reach in cooler on cooks line by wok station far left -raw chicken over raw crab in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink on cooks line, operator corrected hierarchy in both areas
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg in walk in cooler, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -raw chicken in walk in cooler -raw wings in walk in cooler -cooked noodles in walk in cooler
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Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled. In hibachi area, operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice bin machines in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, next to back door
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at sushi bar wearing watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cooks line no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets of walk in coolers broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. -box of frozen salmon on floor in walk in freezer operator removed -bucket of soy sauce in hibachi area, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout cooks line
Stored food not covered. -cooked noodles -cooked pork -raw chicken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By both waiter stations by front of establishment, operator removed
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap at handwash sink next to three compartment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Two ice machines in back kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean equipment and utensils in bin under prep table
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and white cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator moved away from prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to ice machine, operator moved Employee keys on prep table on cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near dish machine ares
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water, operator discarded water and clean and sanitized ice scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line
Soy sauce container stored on floor in sushi /hibachi area
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered Crabs in walk in cooler not covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near dish machine area
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over corn Cobb in sandwich top reach can college across from wok station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink by dish machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Server side station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container by server side station
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Employee beverage container on in clean pan across from dish machine
In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Top,of ice machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line reach in cooler across from wok station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several ingredient bins on dry storage area
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5# cans of ground bean sauce dented.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over corn in kitchen reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over canned goods in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler at cook line.
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. Sushi rice not time marked. Operator immediately place time mark stamp on container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in beverage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Spicy tuna container not date marked.
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom has foul order.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in beverage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles in kitchen prep area and at sushi bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purses hanging on prep shelves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Kitchen employee wearing watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting onions
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting glasses in beverage service area.
Food stored on floor. At sushi bar bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor. By walk-in cooler, open bucket of soy sauce stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop on buffet line in standing water at 112F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in freezer door soiled. Hood filters on wok station grease build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions cut before washing,
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen tilapia in standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes on prep table.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom facility not clean.Employee bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the estate.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate23 Basic
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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.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Dried noodles.
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.
Roach activity present as evidenced by found one live roach at back line area.Employee killed roach and discarded.
Three live small flying insects in back line area by dry storage area and two by drink station area.
Vacuum breaker missing by hose Bibb by the dish machine area and mop sink area.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dining room.
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dried noodles and tea in dry storage area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom facility not clean.Employee bathroom.
Cambro containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex and ladies bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Cook is wearing a watch.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Back line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.Ice cream.
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.
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.
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.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Cooks line.
Light shields are missing in back line area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the estate.
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.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
Prep table shelves and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Under prep table.
Stored food not covered.Krab Rangoon, corns, and green beans in walk in freezer.
Stove turn on and off buttons are missing at the cooks line.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.Fruit walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Squid is thawing in standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour in kitchen.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar Raw fish,45F 15 minutes. Unit was off.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense sugar at wait station,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in kitchen low boy unit.
Rear exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -pineapple -peaches
Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in sushi station using cell phone prior to touching cutting board wi5out washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon stored above jello inside walk in -raw beef stored above cooled ham
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw shell eggs stored above squid inside walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp 80F sitting on 3 compartment sink drain board after being thawed. Manager stated less than 1 hour. -55-59 imitation crab inside lowboy in hibachi station less than 1 hour after thawing. Manager moved.
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. -cut lettuce in salad buffet -cut melon in buffet
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stored above forks/other excess food supplies in storage
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - cut melon and cooked pasta, not change in temperature when rechecked 45 minutes after initial check corrective action: product placed in walk in freezer to expedite cooling
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat cutting machine/slicer on table near dry storage
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -server station
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -some expiree 8/2023, manager has pulled aside for retraining
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near 3 compartment sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under soda bib station on floor in dry storage area. Manager swept up during inspectoon
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear fire exit door from kitchen
Food stored on floor. -inside walk in
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk flour container, handle resting inside container
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -near rear fire exit door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of oven
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler, bus tub of vegetables
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed whole mushrooms stored above cut melon inside walk in cooler
Utensils in poor condition. -scoop handle near rice station used for dispensing food -lexan halt pan in poor condition -manager set aside
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk containers of dry foods in back storage area not labeled
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.