ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
4200 TAMIAMI TRL #21&22, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · (941)629-1766
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed can opener blade not sharp at prep table.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster pad. Operator cleaned the dumpster pad by removing the garbage.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the food debris by cleaning it.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwash sink blocked by a large container. Operator removed the large container. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled at various locations of the establishment. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. Priority: Basic
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 switched the food items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed waste receptacle next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with lids.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 not time marked. Operator time marked the food item.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser to allow dispensing of paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at flour container. Operator cleaned the flour container.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth at sushi station cutting board. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the cutting board.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
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.