Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
74
Score
Hibachi Express, located at 1588 U.S. Highway 19 South in Leesburg, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 14, 2026. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to preventing contamination during food preparation, storage, and display, as well as personal cleanliness and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five previous scored inspections, Hibachi Express has primarily had low-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 14, 2026 Inspection
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed chicken not stored 6 inches off the floor in the WIC. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC will place the chicken on racks.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without an type of hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided employees with hairnets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard boxes used on the floor and prep tables to prevent soiling. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will remove the cardboard boxes.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the hot water at the 3 compartment sinking continuously running. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the coving missing along the wall near the ice machine in the dry storage area. CA: The floors in food service establishments in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and sealed. PIC will have the coving replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area not free from water stains. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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