Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
58
Score
Public records show five inspections at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Athens restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on meat grinder stored in kitchen. CA: Clean and sanitize meat grinder every 4 hours during period of use. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Date mark labeling not present on RTE food cold held in WI. CA: Label RTE food cold held for 24h or more with 7 day discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Metal scrubber stored on hand wash sink in service area. CA: Access to be maintained at each hand wash sink. Use hand sink for no purpose other than washing hands. COS- Manager removed scrubber from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open box of Baking Soda stored on kitchen shelf. CA: Protect open box of baking soda by storing in container with tight fitting lid. COS- Manager transferred box to container with tight fitting lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observe tongs stored between uses on wall pipe near grill. Repeat.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Metal pans stacked wet after washing.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Damaged gaskets observed on WI cooler and make table.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing tile grout observed on floor at dish wash area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment using incorrect method to sanitize dining tables - one bucket soap/detergent and one bucket sanitizer. CA: Establishment must use approved method to sanitize dining room tables (option is 2 bucket method with both buckets of sanitizer at proper concentration, each with their own cloths to wipe down table surfaces). 2nd Repeat. COS - 2nd bucket made of chlorine sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Oil, water, and sauces in working containers at hibachi grill not labeled to identify contents.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: No written notification for consumers regarding major food allergens used as ingredients within the establishment. Allergen handout left with owner.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spoon stored in water at server drink room. COS - Utensil removed from water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Establishment using incorrect methods to sanitize dining tables - one bucket sanitizer, one soap/detergent. Corrective action (CA): Establishment must use approved method to sanitize tables (one option is 2 bucket method with 2 buckets of sanitizer, each with their own cloth to wipe down surfaces).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet cloth on prep tables in vegetable prep room, not in wet cloth bucket between uses as required. Cloth relocated to bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration too low in bucket at server room. Sanitizer must be maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. Bucket remade.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
82
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food debris on can opener. Corrective action (CA): Can openers and other food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitizer after each use or every 4 hours if in continuous use. Can opener sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Unisex employee restroom in kitchen does not have a covered trash can as required. Must have lid or cover.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed working containers of sugar and salt with no label to identify contents.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cracked lids of bulk dry goods (flours). Remove from use and replace.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
78
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in main walk-in cooler and make table store with no cover to protect from contamination. CA: Food must be covered properly when stored unless actively cooling. Covers added to items, COS
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Unisex employee restroom does not have a covered trash can as required.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door has air gap at bottom right side, allowing potential pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet.
How does Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet 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 Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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