Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

ICHI HIBACHI

312 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-18-4

Detail 24448150

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip at 3 compartment sink. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24448151

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg roll not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24448148

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the phone from the prep table to a different location away from food items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24448149

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 24136864

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24136866

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24136865

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Educated to compliance by placing containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 24136862

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink set up with rinse, wash and sanitize. Educated to compliance by rearranging to wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24136863

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed food grade plastic over the stored food items. Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23690983

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23690980

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at kitchen handwash sink. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23690981

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23690984

Basic - Large utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoons not inverted at dish shelf.

23-03-4

Detail 23690982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue buildup at flour container. Operator cleaned the container. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 23295699

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 open package of raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf at Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23295694

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 no time marked for sushi rice at container. Operator time marked the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23295697

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23295696

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole onion bag on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23295698

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of disposable cups on the floor at kitchen. Operator removed the box of cups off the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23295695

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep table next to Deep Fryer. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23008938

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink of being strictly for handwashing. Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Detail 23008956

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

05-11-4

Detail 23008921

Basic - Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at back interior of Make Table. Operator placed in front interior of the Make Table. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 23008932

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed whole bag of onions at Walk in Cooler floor. Operator removed the food item off the floor at least 6 inches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

06-01-5

Detail 23008929

Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator to compliance by running cold water over the frozen food item. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-28-4

Detail 22375465

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron at cookline and then engaging in touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22375466

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 at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 22375464

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22375467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned behind the handles. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22117197

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 moved the raw chicken to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22117199

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 cooked shrimp at prep table next to Deep Fryer. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22117195

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22117198

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.

02D-01-5

Detail 22117196

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01D-03-5

Detail 21866656

High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21866658

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21866659

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Educated the operator.

08B-38-4

Detail 21866655

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21866657

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-13-5

Detail 21311432

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over mushrooms. Operator removed the mushrooms to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21311431

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 21311430

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed, sanitizer, rinse at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator to compliance by setting it up in the correct order of wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-13-5

Detail 21069562

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over mushrooms at Make Table. Operator removed the mushrooms to a different location. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21069564

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind broccoli at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21069566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 lbs. of sushi rice 116°F at container by sushi station. Operator discarded the food item. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21069563

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21069568

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21069569

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

14-01-5

Detail 21069567

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at container of rice. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21069565

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21069561

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at Deep Fryer handle. Operator removed to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 28, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 20623528

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

51-13-4

Detail 20623529

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.