Kalbi Ichiban

600 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Korean
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Kalbi Ichiban has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Kalbi Ichiban's latest score of 100 sits above the Pensacola average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Repackaged raw chicken stored above repackaged raw pork . Food storage handout provided to operator during the inspection.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar - Hot holds - Tempura shrimp96F , Tempura soft shell crab 127F ( both located under heat lamp ) per sushi chef less than 1 hr. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back cook line make bar - raw chicken 46/47F , Raw beef 48F per chef and operator less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. White cutting board in use at slicer during the inspection soiled with black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. JFC and Wismettac invoicing available at time of the inspection, however records not in place / unavailable for past 90 days.
01D-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on walk in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw bacon in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Packaged soy sauce, ginger, grain vinegar and fry oil stored in employee restroom. Packaging intact with no cross contamination observed at time of the inspection. Operator advised to move any food and or food contact items from restroom. **Warning**
08B-37-4
45
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges in hand wash sink at end of prep line. Employees removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Shrimp 49F, Raw Chicken 46F at reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items to separate cold holding unit to rapidly chill. Items held less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 bins of raw chicken stored on floor below bottom rack in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored food not covered in multiple reach in coolers.
08B-12-5
74
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kalbi Ichiban last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kalbi Ichiban on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kalbi Ichiban?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kalbi Ichiban.

How does Kalbi Ichiban compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Kalbi Ichiban most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Kalbi Ichiban's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kalbi Ichiban have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kalbi Ichiban means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kalbi Ichiban inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kalbi Ichiban is inspected around three times per year on average.