Bull's Hibachi
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Bull's Hibachi has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Pine Mountain restaurant, which scores around 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food that were prepped or cooked on Wednesday that did not have discard dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed grease build-up on ventilation filters in main kitchen.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items reading at temperatures above 41 in main kitchen walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items reading at temperatures above 41 in main kitchen walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food establishment without clean-up procedures for vomit and fecal events.
511-6-1.03(6)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items prepped or cooked yesterday- on the 9th- without discard dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items not covered in the reach-in-cooler in the main kitchen underneath the prep-top cooler, and the freezer to the right of the main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the food establishment did not have the most current inspection report posted. Observed the most current inspection report grouped with a miscellaneous group of papers.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several soy sauce buckets being reused to hold sauces and TCS food items throughout the establishment.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed the food establishment without a thermometer. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf Must correct within 10 calendar days.
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at the handwashing sinks located in the main kitchen area. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf The PIC placed hand drying provisions at the handwashing sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the food establishment without clean-up procedures for vomit and fecal events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. The Health Authority provided the PIC with cleanup procedures that tailored for the use of chlorine and bleach disinfectants.
511-6-1.03(6)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items prepped or cooked yesterday or on the 24th without discard dates. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 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. Pf The PIC had food employees add discard dates to the items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chopped cabbage in the walk-in cooler not covered to protect from overhead contamination. Observed egg rolls in the reach-in cooler not covered. Observed several pans of wontons and chicken nuggets in the reach-in freezer uncovered or not sealed properly to protect from overhead contamination. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. The PIC covered items with either saran wrap or lids to protect from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler without a hanging thermometer. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. Must correct within 10 calendar days.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several soy sauce buckets being reused to hold sauces and TCS food items throughout the establishment. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Must correct within 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
58
Aug 7, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items stored on same shelf of walk in cooler without method of protection from contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination of by arranging each type or food and/or equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PA: PIC rearranged items when instructed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw vegetables (cabbage, carrots, zucchini) stored in walk-in cooler without any covering and or protection from contamination above. CA: PIC covered items with lids and/or saranwrap when instructed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of sauces and condiments removed from original containers without labels and common names. Food ingredients that are removed from original container shall be clear and legibly identified. COS: PIC created labels for required containers.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of soy sauces held in 5 gallon buckets stored and in use on the floor of main kitchen and walk-in. Food shall be protected from contamination by storage at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: PIC moved buckets onto appropriate shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors of main kitchen are wet and/or slippery to walk over. Presents a hazard for workers in kitchen. Food debris and kitchen materials present on floor of main kitchen. CA: PIC should install matting in problem areas to prevent slipping and/or injury.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above uncovered carrots and vegetables and among other TCS foods such as rice. Food shall be protected from contamination by arranging each type of food and/or equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CA: PIC rearranged items when instructed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers in all refrigeration units lacking date marking labels. 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 clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discard, when held at temperature of 41 F (5 C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC made date labels for containers.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed nozzles of soda dispensing machine with a black and grainy in appearance soil residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC adequately cleaned ice chute and soda machine nozzles.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler without any covering and/or protection from contamination above. Food shall be protected from contamination by arranging each type of food and/or equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented and food is protected from falling sources of contamination such as dust and/or debris. CA: PIC covered container when instructed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom facilities receptacle did not have a closing lid. a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins and other products. CA: Install receptacle with lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
64
Mar 18, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above uncovered carrots and vegetables and among other TCS foods such as rice. Food shall be protected from contamination by arranging each type of food and/or equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CA: PIC rearranged items when instructed.
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: observed that PIC did not maintain/could not provide records of employee health training or acknowledgement. Food employees or conditional employees must be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report illness or symptoms in accordance with chapter 511-6-1. CA: EH will provide PIC with employee red book.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom facilities receptacle did not have a closing lid. a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins and other products. CA: Install receptacle with lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored uncovered above uncovered shredded cabbage and whole carrots within walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by arranging each type of food and/or equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CA: PIC rearranged items when instructed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed that PIC did not maintain/could not provide records of employee health training or acknowledgement. Food employees or conditional employees must be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report illness or symptoms in accordance with chapter 511-6-1. CA: EH will provide PIC with employee red book.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed nozzles of soda dispensing machine, as well as chute of ice machine with a pink in appearance soil residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC adequately cleaned ice chute and soda machine nozzles.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed soy sauce held in 5 gallon buckets stored and in use on floor of main kitchen. Food shall be protected from contamination by storage at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC moved buckets onto an appropriate shelving unit when prompted.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: observed containers of sauces and condiments removed from original containers and without labels in common names. Food ingredients that are removed from original container shall be clear and legibly identified. COS: PIC created appropriate labels for containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bull's Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bull's Hibachi on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bull's Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bull's Hibachi.
How does Bull's Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Pine Mountain?
Bull's Hibachi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pine Mountain average of 95.
Has Bull's Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bull's Hibachi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bull's Hibachi 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 Bull's Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bull's Hibachi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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