Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
The most recent inspection for HIBACHI EXPRESS, located at 2596 S Cobb Dr SE in Smyrna, GA, was conducted on March 3, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, food storage, and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. HIBACHI EXPRESS has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black bucket stored in handwashing sink in the main kitchen. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: bucket removed
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following food items uncovered and exposed to overhead contamination: main kitchen by the grill: sugar salt, bucket of flour uncovered walk in cooler in main kitchen: scallops, broccoli reach in cooler: chicken CA: all foods stored shall be covered and protected from overhead contamination. COS: food covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in main kitchen with black solid/mold like substance. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed, throughout front food service, damp cloths in use for wiping food and nonfood-contact surfaces stored on counter tops. C/A: Cloths/towels in use for sanitizing food and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be stored in between use in sanitizer 50-100 ppm (cl) or 200-400 ppm (quat).
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several large containers and pans wet stacking in the ware washing area in main kitchen CA Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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