Ichiban Buffet, 3 Kings Way, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ichiban Buffet
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3 Kings Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164
License #: 2800530
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 2/21/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOKEDRICE COOLED WITH COVER :WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER AT COOKLINE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. FOOD DEBRIS ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. ICE MACHINE WATER FILTERS
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. MIXING BOWLS Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTING ON MIXING BOWLS
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUP USED AS SCOOP
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT . IN USE UTENSIILS (SPOONS, LADELS) STORED ON SOILED SURFACES : COOKLINE
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. BOOKLETS NOT COMPLETED
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARDS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 DENTED CANS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD RICE CONTAINERS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SOILED APRONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOODS OVER VEGETABLES IN COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER WITH 2009 DATE Repeat Violation.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM SEE NOTES
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. AT SUSHI LINE
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. BY ICE MACHINE
2/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. . GARLIC IN OIL 65 : KITCHEN Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT AT PREPTABLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISPENSER NOT FUNCTIONING : COOKLINE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. IMMITATION CRABMEAT USED AT SUSHI LINE. MENU STATES "CRAB"
9/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS AT 70 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. . GARLIC IN OIL 65 : KITCHEN Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT AT PREPTABLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. NUMEROUS KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES TOUCHING READY TO EAT : COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. NUMEROUS ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. LARGE PAN IN COOKLINE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSIL IN HANDSINK :COOKLINE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISPENSER NOT FUNCTIONING : COOKLINE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. NUMEROUS MEDICINES OVER FOOD :PREPTABLE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. IMMITATION CRABMEAT USED AT SUSHI LINE. MENU STATES "CRAB"
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEAFOOD AT 54 IN SUSHI AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. COOKED RICE FROM YESTERDAY AT 50 Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONG HANGING ON PIPE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 IN DISHWASHING AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. WAITSTATION AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/25/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/1/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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