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ICHIGO ICHIE BUFFET

With 8 inspections documented, ICHIGO ICHIE BUFFET maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in SANFORD. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3611 South Orlando Drive
Sanford, Florida, 32773
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464506

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - upstairs storage room Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee washing dishes
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door off its hinge.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines cause retention of standing water.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - dislodged floor tile near dishwasher trapping water beneath.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - various food items on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - pies, raw fish observed at walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below triple sink
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - egg rolls (44F - Cold Holding); - raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); Operator moved to walk in cooler for better cooling - garlic in oil (62 - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - fried chicken (118f-129fF - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456612

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - upstairs storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455578

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - upstairs storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below can opener table - heavy food debris and grease build up in exterior of fryers - heavy grease build up/greasicles on underside of wok station - wood stand for rice pots soiled - speed rack in walk in cooler soiled - walk in cooler shelves heavy soiled - exterior of chest freezer in back area - dry storage shelves in back soiled with spilled food debris - cabinets below buffet tables soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back area cluttered with empty boxes, tools, lumber, shopping carts belonging to neighboring businesses - upstairs storage area heavily cluttered with old furniture, scaffolding, signs, old lightbulbs, construction materials, and Togo and paper products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924699

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - server station Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - upstairs storage room Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on floor in upstairs storage area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on triple door cooler across from fryers - small table next to back area speed rack rusted - gasket torn on Pepsi cooler at side station Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor drain below prep sink Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Near dishmachine Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - multiple sauce buckets in kitchen - oil jugs in back area Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below can opener table - heavy food debris and grease build up in exterior of fryers - heavy grease build up/greasicles on underside of wok station - wood stand for rice pots soiled - speed rack in walk in cooler soiled - walk in cooler shelves heavy soiled - exterior of chest freezer in back area - dry storage shelves in back soiled with spilled food debris - cabinets below buffet tables soiled Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - prep cooler at cook line Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - mushrooms Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back area cluttered with empty boxes, tools, lumber, shopping carts belonging to neighboring businesses - upstairs storage area heavily cluttered with old furniture, scaffolding, signs, old lightbulbs, construction materials, and Togo and paper products. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - large tub of non breaded, cooked chicken 45-48F, cooling since previous day 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager fixed chemical lines. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. - fried noodles in open pan not under sneeze guard at bufffet Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - dishwasher Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employees, cooks, began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 1 in dry storage room Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw tuna over imitation crab Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over squid, walk in cooler Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - by dish machine Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut spinach 52F, held off temperature control after thawing at room temperature WALK IN COOLER: - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) held overnight - shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); - milk (44F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no accurate time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - observed hibachi time log upon arrival had not been in use since July 2022; Items indicated in time plan already stocked. Upon return to area 1 hour later, employee had filled out book with times indicating product placed out at 10:30 and discarded at 12:20-12:30; product was still stocked Operator has decided to discontinue use of inconsistent time marking and cold hold product - no time marking in front notebook for multiple items on cold buffet (less than 4 hours); Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - fried sushi rolls, 90-98F, held off temperature control at sushi prep area Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle windex stored next to bag in box syrup Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - by dish machine Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - Triple Sink (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager diluted with more water. Final reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill and stirring stick used in food. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995767

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in main server station Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - observed at cook line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - cooler gasket torn at reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in kitchen prep area. - on floor inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles broken in kitchen causing retention of standing water Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - chest freezer storing ice cream Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - fluorescent bulbs in prep room Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor fan dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen - walk in cooler shelves - side of paper towel dispenser at dish station Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - observed threaded faucet at ware ware station with hose attached, no black flow preventer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - non food grade container in direct contact with fried wontons, soiled and uncovered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994726

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in main server station Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk corn starch Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - observed at cook line cooler Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - cooler gasket torn at reach in cooler Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in kitchen prep area. - on floor inside walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles broken in kitchen causing retention of standing water Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bucket of mussels on floor in walk in cooler - tub of chicken on floor in walk in cooler - various boxes of foods on floor in walk in freezer - bucket of washed potato on floor at cookline Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - chest freezer storing ice cream Warning
  • 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. - all bulk dry foods Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - fluorescent bulbs in prep room Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women's restroom Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor fan dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen - walk in cooler shelves - side of paper towel dispenser at dish station Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - 2 back door Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cook line Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - bulk wonton noodles - bulk msg - bulk salt Warning
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - at handwashing station in main server station Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below ware wash station Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over sliced mushrooms in walk in cooler Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUFFET LINE: - cooked mussels (46f-53f - Cold Holding); - cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) Manager states held in walk in cooler overnight WALK IN COOLER: - chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - egg rolls (47f-50f - Cold Holding) held overnight - raw chicken wings <2 hours (47 - Cold Holding) - shrimp <2 hours (46 - Cold Holding) - crab <2 hours (47 - Cold Holding) - seasoned salmon (44 - Cold Holding) REACH IN COOLER - shrimp (44 - Cold Holding) - fish (45 - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - observed threaded faucet at ware ware station with hose attached, no black flow preventer Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - operator marking date of harvest instead of date last item sold Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - non food grade container in direct contact with fried wontons, soiled and uncovered Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at prep station hand wash sink - at main server station hand wash sink Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. - oysters not in original box, not able to locate tags. Viewed tags from other boxes found in freezer. Manager states purchased three days ago. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856509

  • 16-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in kitchen prep area. Employee cleaned. - on floor inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line, causing retention of standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - fluorescent bulbs in prep room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine in prep room - floor fan dusty - hood filters heavy buildup grease - bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen - can opener mounting bracket - walk in cooler shelves - walk in cooler fan cover dusty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. - bulk corn starch - bulk wonton noodles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782720

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in main server station - ice machine in secondary server station Warning
  • 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at cook line Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - wallet stored inside cook line cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in kitchen prep area. Employee cleaned. - on floor inside walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line equipment - below shelves in walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line, causing retention of standing water Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - fluorescent bulbs in prep room Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men restroom Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine in prep room - floor fan dusty - hood filters heavy buildup grease - bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen - can opener mounting bracket - walk in cooler shelves - walk in cooler fan cover dusty Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - at server station Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - bulk corn starch - bulk wonton noodles Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - boxed avocados sitting on sushi prep counter Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - used as cooler support on sushi prep counter Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - ready to eat raw oysters and mussels stored below raw chicken in walk in cooler - raw beef over cooked pasta Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. - eggs (63F - Cold Holding) held overnight Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE: - beef (52 - Cold Holding). Employee voluntarily discard. COOKLINE - shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); - beef (50F - Cold Holding); - chicken (50F - Cold Holding) COOKLINE REACHIN: - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) WALK-IN COOLER: - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); - raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk in walk in cooler Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. - unable to locate. Most recent invoice for oysters 8/8/24 Warning