China Ichiban Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at China Ichiban Buffet stretching back to 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
China Ichiban Buffet's latest score of 70 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Dishmachine (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator adjusted line and retested Chlorine at 100ppm.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some certificates dated but missing names.
53B-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bucket of utensils stored in bucket of water on floor at grill line.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of noodles in water stored on floor next to walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill utensils stored in Utensil water 78F in bucket on floor at grill line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table at cook line in kitchen and at drain board of dish machine in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in plastic jug not in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in plastic jug not in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in floor tile throughout kitchen, prep, and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in floor tile throughout kitchen, prep, and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Observed raw, shucked oysters on metal pans in walk in freezer without any labeling or tags attached. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with packaged raw beef stored on shelf above bagged raw onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings in dry storage area around water heater and behind washer and dryer. 2. Observed 6 rodent droppings under counter at sushi prep area. 3. Observed 2 rodent droppings under drain board in ware washing area. Operator cleaned areas at the time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow and blue toxic substances in spray bottles, stored beneath the hand sink not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Observed raw, shucked oysters on metal pans in walk in freezer without any labeling or tags attached. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in plastic jug not in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in floor tile throughout kitchen, prep, and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light not shielded in walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the Hibachi station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths observed stored on food prep table opposite fryers, at hibachi station prep table, and at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Observed opened personal can of Red Bull and opened bottle of coca-cola on food prep table opposite hibachi station. 2. Observed two personal opened water bottles on food prep table opposite fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
33
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor in front of cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor in front of cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
90
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Dishmachine Chlorine 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw chicken stored on shelf above raw zucchini in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored on storage rack above rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor in front of cook line in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 85F with in use spoon for rice, stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded water, stored spoon dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
36-62-4
61
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Fi Hood, bamboo shoot, stored on can storage rack in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw chicken stored over dumpling in the walk in cooler. 2. Container of raw chicken stored over bucket of raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. 3. Cartons on raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Boxed chicken stored over raw beef no longer in original packaging. 2. Raw beef no longer in original packaging stored over ready to eat corn **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 12 cracked or broken raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed raw shell egg ambient (57F) at reach in cooler at hibachi station. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stacked too high inside unit. Operator removed some product and placed in reach in cooler to quick chill to 41 or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade and housing. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to Dishmachine and hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler door in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed at reach in cooler opposite food prep sink, containers of crabmeat, salmon and seaweed salad, moved from the freezer today and not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No Date marking observed on cooked chicken, cooked beef, and cooked pork stored in the walk in cooler and prepared more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone observed charging on food prep table , stored next to cooked rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath dry storage racks in back hallway. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair, throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice spoon stored in container with utensil water 84F. Operator discarded water and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Dust and Cobb webs around walk in freezer door. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored wet in mop bucket near walk in freezer in kitchen **Warning**
42-01-4
23
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of apple sauce stored on can storage rack in prep area of kitchen.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee, in kitchen, place trash into garbage can and push trash down with gloved hands and then handled clean food utensils without handwashing.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand sink by cookline in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No paper towels at hand sink by ware wash area and hand sink by walk in cooler door in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in ware wash area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above prep area cracked and peeling.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage on food prep table next to food utensils on tables next to and opposite fryer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors, on two door reach in cooler next to chest freezer in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board at sushi prep table, hibachi prep table, and cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw chicken stored above container of raw steak in walk in cooler. 2. Container of raw tenderized steak stored above container of raw shrimp walk in cooler. 3. Container of raw shrimp stored over cooked clams in the reach in cooler opposite cook line in the kitchen. Operator reorganized coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution at the triple sink 200+ppm. Operator remade solution and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored behind faucet at the food prep sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Handle missing on chest freezer door, opposite food prep sink in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Bucket of noodles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed. 2. Container of avocados stored on the floor at sushi prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: 1. Raw shrimp over Mac and cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Unpackaged raw chicken in a pan over unpackaged frozen pork dumpling in a pan. 2. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in a pan in the walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Pan of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator reorganized. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
74
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Two dented cans of globe, apple filling, 7lbs each. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Unpackaged raw chicken in a pan over unpackaged frozen pork dumpling in a pan. 2. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in a pan in the walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of raid and bottle of soap stored on food prep table next to clean utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked noodles, chicken, vegetable pieces, and a straw in drain at the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot and cold buffet line on Tphc, operator has no written policy. Provided procedures. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fourteen pans of food held more than 48 hours per operator not dated. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Binbin Zhang, 6/17/16 Yu Ouyang, 7/11/17 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean utensils on food prep table across from the cook-line in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on top of bagged rice on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in M3 reach in cooler opposite the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.frozen cooked clams and mussels thawing at room temp in container on food prep table opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar, and msg in containers at cookline without label. Operator labeled "salt", "sugar", and "msg". **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 time marking. Sushi rice,sushi display has not time marking. Operator time marked items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above tofu in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in doors, gaskets throughout reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water at prep sink
06-01-5
55
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Ichiban Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Ichiban Buffet on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Ichiban Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Ichiban Buffet.
How does China Ichiban Buffet compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
China Ichiban Buffet most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has China Ichiban Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Ichiban Buffet have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Ichiban Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Ichiban Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Ichiban Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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