Ichibian Food
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
23
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ichibian Food stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 81, putting Ichibian Food on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed corn starch and rice stored directly in a non-food grade garbage can on cook line.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp, shell eggs, and raw beef stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from ready to eat foods stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from original packaging stored above edamame in reach in freezer. The operator relocated the item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu contains consumer advisory, but items that contain a raw ingredient are not specifically identified. The operator made menu corrections on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow chemical stored in spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle below product line of container of salt and container of rice on cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights above cook line area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at sushi bar used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter and on knife at sushi bar area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizing solution over 200ppm. The operator dumped and remixed new solution, measured at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor behind sushi bar. The operator relocated the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over dry storage area near bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while on the cook line.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler at front counter, and reach in cooler on cook line.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above reach in cooler prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of single service plastic water bottles stored on floor of dry storage area near bathroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on cook line oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
23
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plate of raw shrimp stored over container of noodles in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer solution at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called company to service machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
67
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator has printed form but no employee signatures. Operator had all employees on staff sign forms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 76F at hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of bulk rice bin near hand wash sink on cook line.
23-03-4
64
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat rice noodles. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash knives in front hand wash sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing and sink usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand sink near dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice bin.
14-01-5
55
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as food contact surface in fried rice. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink near dish machine in disrepair, and 3 compartment sinks as damaged.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed edamame thawing on counter. Operator moved item to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice container. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ichibian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ichibian Food on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ichibian Food?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ichibian Food.
How does Ichibian Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Ichibian Food most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Ichibian Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ichibian Food have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ichibian Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ichibian Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ichibian Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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