Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee
Last inspected:
5269 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has accumulated 487 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. State records document 11 fire safety violations, with a pattern of blocked exits that persisted for weeks in 2023, including a stock room exit blocked by a rack and broken ice machine that inspectors required to be cleared across five consecutive days. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines. Top recurring violations involve improper ventilation, missing consumer advisories, and chemical storage issues.
Most recent closure: March 29, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages
This Facility
14
violations / inspection
14 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg
5.57
violations / inspection
5.57 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Osceola County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024027300 | $1,200.00 | Mar 20, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 4--2023054173 | $400.00 | Jun 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022016121 | $400.00 | Mar 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door next to dry storage blocked with chairs
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 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Placed on the floor by the dry storage rack
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.
— 7 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-fire exit door next to water heaters, blocked by large rack of paper goods, chair stacked with delivered grains
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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still blocked **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: T **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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still blocked **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: **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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still blocked **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still blocked **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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.in the stock room exit door is blocked , rack is blocking the door from being able to be opened
The back side is blocked by a broken ice machine
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.
Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 9 inspections100 violations · 48 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections68 violations · 48 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee last inspected?
- Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee last shut down?
- Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee was last shut down on March 29, 2022 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 Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee had?
- Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee find?
- Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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 Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee been fined?
- Ichiban Buffet in Kissimmee has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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