ICHIBIAN FOOD INC
1520 BROADWAY #108, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239.334.6991
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
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 multiple raw shell eggs in container with no time marking at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the raw pork to a different 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 multiple raw shell eggs in container with no time marking at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane container next to water and ice tea container on shelf behind Sushi Station handwash sink. Operator removed the butane canister to the bottom shelf away from food items.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected the sanitizer to 100ppm by adding more water.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at Sushi Station handwash sink. Educated the operator of the handwash sink strictly for handwashing.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not tight fitting.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in flour container at cookline. Operator removed the bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Display Cooler Unit across from stove at cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to shelf above the stove.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table on cutting board. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed corn starch and rice stored directly in a non-food grade garbage can on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp, shell eggs, and raw beef stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from ready to eat foods stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from original packaging stored above edamame in reach in freezer. The operator relocated the item.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu contains consumer advisory, but items that contain a raw ingredient are not specifically identified. The operator made menu corrections on site during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow chemical stored in spray bottle with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over dry storage area near bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while on the cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler at front counter, and reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above reach in cooler prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of single service plastic water bottles stored on floor of dry storage area near bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers on the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on cook line oven door handle between uses.
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 below product line of container of salt and container of rice on cook line.
Lights above cook line area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at sushi bar used by food employees.
Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter and on knife at sushi bar area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizing solution over 200ppm. The operator dumped and remixed new solution, measured at 50ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor behind sushi bar. The operator relocated the bucket.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed machine water at 77F at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at front counter.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer solution at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called company to service machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plate of raw shrimp stored over container of noodles in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as a cover for cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator replaced with plastic lid.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink by dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at front counter as having buildup inside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on bulk rice containers.
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 starch. Operator moved scoop to dishwashing area to be cleaned.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection 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 shell eggs and shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved item for proper storage.
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. Operator has printed form but no employee signatures. Operator had all employees on staff sign forms.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 76F at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of bulk rice bin near hand wash sink on cook line.
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.