Ichiban Japanese Steak House
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Ichiban Japanese Steak House stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “observed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Ichiban Japanese Steak House's latest score of 74 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed can opener blade not sharp at prep table.
14-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster pad. Operator cleaned the dumpster pad by removing the garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the food debris by cleaning it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwash sink blocked by a large container. Operator removed the large container. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
53B-14-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled at various locations of the establishment. Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed waste receptacle next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed sushi rice not time marked. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser to allow dispensing of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at flour container. Operator cleaned the flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth at sushi station cutting board. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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. Observed raw shell eggs at prep carts. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed raw chicken and beef touching at Reach in Freezer. Operator segregated the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ichiban Japanese Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ichiban Japanese Steak House on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ichiban Japanese Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ichiban Japanese Steak House.
How does Ichiban Japanese Steak House compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Ichiban Japanese Steak House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Ichiban Japanese Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ichiban Japanese Steak House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ichiban Japanese Steak House 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 Ichiban Japanese Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ichiban Japanese Steak House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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