What is Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen's health inspection score?

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen last inspected?

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen was last inspected on July 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen have?

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen has 43 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen safe to eat at?

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen serve?

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen

Name: Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Kitchen
Address: 5741 ESSEN LN, Baton Rouge, 70810
Rating: 75

5741 ESSEN LN, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

11x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

10x

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

1 inspections

13 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

10 basic

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet nesting−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. EGGS−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Sushi display slide window−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. EGGS−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

13 Basic

13 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Basic (13)

−26 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Eggs−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Eggs−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Eggs−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Freezer near sushi bar, reach in cooler−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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