Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota
Last inspected:
2724 Stickney Pointe Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has accumulated 226 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility was briefly operated under the name Fresh Flamingo in 2024 and has faced three fire safety violations, including a gas can stored under a hand sink and repeated citations for locked exit doors. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and clean utensils. In January 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended after inspectors found 18 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024009047 | $400.00 | Jan 3, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored in the kitchen . For reporting purposes only.
Observed a gas can stored underneath the hand sink in the kitchen.
The operator moved the gas tank outside. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the exit door in the rear of the dining room locked. **Repeat Violation**
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 · 46-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Rear exit door locked at the back of he dining area. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
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 Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections41 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 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
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 7 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 23, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota been fined?
- Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ichiban Restaurant in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Fresh Flamingo (2024).
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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).
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