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ICHIBIAN FOOD INC

ICHIBIAN FOOD INC located in FORT MYERS has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1520 BROADWAY #108

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884371

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over dry storage area near bathroom.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while on the cook line.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of single service plastic water bottles stored on floor of dry storage area near bathroom.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near walk in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers on the cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on cook line oven door handle between uses.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights above cook line area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at sushi bar used by food employees.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cook line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter and on knife at sushi bar area.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor behind sushi bar. The operator relocated the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow chemical stored in spray bottle with no label.

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895304

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at front counter.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894904

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773413

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562712

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on bulk rice containers.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372318

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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.