Ichiban, 14651 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ichiban
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14651 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
License #: 4603546
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw eggs over broccoli . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils handles facing down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RIC Wok station
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cut onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket in HWS in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle stored in ready to eat food. Multiple products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline cooler holding at 46°F.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cookline cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and pork holding at 46°F. in cookline cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over sprouts.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Corn starch mixed with water.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed superior unit not holding at or below 41f
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observec @0 ppm
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed precooked cooled eggrolls not date maked
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed surrounding area around nozzles unclean
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.observed HWS by hot water heater without paper tow ls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.obs4rved buclet in handwash sink Corrected On Site. waiess removed
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed cleaver stuck in crevice on kitchen line
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed chef with no hair restraint
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed 8 bags of ice stored directly on walkin freezerbfloor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. obsered rice made on 4.15.2012 not date marked
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed pasta spaghetti like pasta cooked cooled made on 4.15.2012 not date marked
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.observed no certified food manager on premises
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Pro employees training expired
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.observed no thermometer in main cooler on line across from woks
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. observed metal banded brush in use
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.exposed insulation in inside lid of ice machine
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed #10 can reysed to house sweet and sour sauce
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.observed tin foil in use by stovef and fryerolators
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. observed @0 ppm tube not in bucket Corrected On Site.now 100 ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. observed no paper towels by hws by hot water heaterCorrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. lg white buckeet in hws
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. home ge unit
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.observed large 2 ft hole in ceiling by rear door
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on stove by fryers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed cooked eg rolls and cooked sweet sour chicken not date marked in ge unit
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. main sand box
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. egg slate reused
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.on kitchen line
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. white bucket in hws Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusy shelves in walkin cooler
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on stove and shelf above stove
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bottle of wine stored in ice used for drinks. in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef in pepsi cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. uncooked rice
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook failed to wash hands prior to glove use. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walkin are rusted
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags in walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks on front line. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and waitstation
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit. cut vegetables in walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. food in plastic grocery bags in walkin freezer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. WD-40 on cookline
9/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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