Ichiban Buffet
5529 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813745
What drove the grade
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 11 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
See stop sale. 1 cracked egg in walk in cooler, operator discarded
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-cutting boards
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled.
In hibachi area, operator labeled
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
-cooked noodles -cooked pork -raw chicken
Repeat violation
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
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
-employee on cooks line no hair restraint
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
-employee at sushi bar wearing watch
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
-gaskets of walk in coolers broken
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Throughout cooks line
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Both ice bin machines in kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets of reach in coolers
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Throughout kitchen
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
By both waiter stations by front of establishment, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In dry storage area, next to back door
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.