Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi

1715 Howell Mill Rd Ste C15-A, Atlanta, GA 30318
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed cold water in the main kitchen handwashing sink. CA: Advised PIC to ensure handwashing sink provides tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC).
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC wash gloved hands in the vegetable prep sink.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed lack of first aid supplies and items present stored outside of a kit with the manufacturers label. CA: Advised PIC to obtain first aid kit and ensure it is labelled with the manufacturer’s label and stored in a kit or a container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(6)(q)
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to-go container reused at a scoop and cardboard used to line shelves. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC removed these items.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
95
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in coolers with no date marking. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. The PIC will date mark all items to be held longer than 24 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Jan 31, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above carrots. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw steak. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. Reorganized reach in, and educated owner on proper stacking.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi 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 Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bao Bun Cafe/ Bao Bun Hibachi is inspected around two times per year on average.