Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs
Last inspected:
945 W Sr 436 #1179, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has accumulated 631 violations across 54 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.7 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and fly activity. Fire inspectors cited a recurring hazard across eight years: tabletop fryers at the hibachi counter operating without hood suppression systems, cited in 2016, 2021, and again in 2024. In July 2025, the facility received an emergency order for high-priority violations and failed its first callback inspection before achieving compliance.
Most recent closure: July 28, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
11.7
violations / inspection
11.7 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Emergency Closure History (3)
Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,920.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025056894 | $800.00 | Jul 28, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2024044723 | — | Jul 23, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2024008170 | $800.00 | Jan 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023038800 | $800.00 | Jun 14, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2022015245 | $520.00 | Jan 21, 2022 | Tampa |
Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-tabletop fryer at hibachi counter, not under a working hood. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-tabletop fryer at hibachi counter, not under a working hood.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-portable fryer on table behind front line. Employee moved equipment to under the hood.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)
— 9 inspections64 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 14 inspections70 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections48 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 28, 2025 and July 29, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs last shut down?
- Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs was last shut down on July 28, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs had?
- Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs find?
- Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on October 6, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,920.00 in fines.
- How much has Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs been fined?
- Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet in Altamonte Springs has been fined a total of $2,920.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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