Super Hibachi Calhoun
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
82
Score
Super Hibachi Calhoun appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Super Hibachi Calhoun scores about where you'd expect for a Calhoun restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on interior of ice machine at waitress station. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had employee clean and sanitize ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler without date marking and cooked yesterday. Observed container of beef wontons and crab rangoons stored in reach-in cooler without date marking and made yesterday. CA: TCS food items kept over 24 hours must be date marked. COS: Food items were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
82
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations. 12 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the display freezer at sushi bar (Fish eggs 56, tofu 55, sliced cucumber 45, and sliced egg 56). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Fish eggs, tofu, and egg were discarded as they were prepper over 4 hours prior. Sliced cucumber was relocated to reach in cooler for cooling as it had been prepped less than an hour prior. Display freezer was not turned on. 10/6/2025: Ambient temp of sushi cooler reading 48F, imitation crab meat=63F, cram cheese=60F). Food items were placed in cooler 1 hour ago, items taken to walk-in cooler to allow for rapid cooling. PIC will ensure unit is working properly before use. Health Department will recheck unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container with raw fish stored directly ontop of container with cooked fish in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Cooked fish was placed on top shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F on prep-table across the cook line (cut cabbage= 76F, container of liquid butter=78F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Cut cabbage and liquid butter container were placed on the prep-table about 1 hour ago. Items were taken to walk-in cooler to aid in rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F on prep-top cooler across the cook line (pooled eggs=49F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Container of pooled eggs was placed in the prep-top cooler about 2 hour ago. Pooled eggs were placed in reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed sushi rolls stored at sushi station with begin time labels for a 4 hour time control without the TPHC written policy. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a max of 4 hours: the food shall have a written procedure indicating what foods fall under the time control policy. COS: PIC was educated on the reequipment for a written time as public health control policy/procedure and will implement and have ready for review for Health Department inspections.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit or corresponding procedures. CA: Food service establishment must have a bodily fluid clean-up kit and written procedures when responding to vomiting or diarrheal event. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to ensure documentation is present and is specific to the kit provided. 10/6/25: Verified bodily fluid clean-up kit and procedures are readily available at facility.
511-6-1.03(6)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cans dented at the seam. CA: Dented cans must be removed when dent has compromised the hermetic seal. COS: Cans were placed on separate shelf labeled do not use.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to multiple risk factor violations food in good condition, using approved handwashing sink, employee health, bodily fluid clean-up kit, food separated and protected, food stored covered, cold holding. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM is unable to access training needs to employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: PIC must present documentation to demonstrate employees were informed of when to report. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify employees have received training. 10/6/25: Verified employees have been notified of symptoms and illnesses, employee health on file.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee come in from outside and rinse their hands in a warewashing sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing. COS: Employee was informed of where to wash hands, and properly washed hands in handwashing sink.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks on shelving over prep table in kitchen not in a single service cup with a lid and straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single service container with a lid and straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drink containers were removed from kitchen and taken to manager office.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers with cut potatoes and cut cabbage in walk-in cooler uncovered. Foods were not actively cooling. CA: Foods must be covered except when cooling. COS: Cut potatoes and cut cabbage were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food storage containers (salt, seasonings) not identified with food common name. COS: employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth stored on table and not in sanitizer bucket at front food service area. CA: PIC removed cleaning rag.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food pans wet stacked. COS: Food pans were arranged to allow for proper air drying.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic forks and spoons stored lying down in opposite directions for customers to reach into and grab. CA: PIC reorganized silverware into metal utensil holder with handle parts of spoons and forks up fro customers to take.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash on ground around dumpster enclosure. No COS can be observed, inspector must return to verify enclosure has been cleaned.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food items stored in reach-in coolers not separated from food service food items. COS: Employee relocated items to bottom shelving in a container labeled for employee/personal use.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 12 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink at back prep area lacking paper towels. Corrective Action: Paper towel dispenser was stocked with paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom paper towel dispenser inoperable and unable to dispense paper towels. Corrective Action: Roll of paper towels placed at sink area until dispenser gets repaired or replaced.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed vegetable peelers and kitchen shears heavily soiled with brown encrusted material. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. If no longer able to clean to sight and touch will need to be replace.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior covers of ice boxes at waitress stations heavily soiled with brown residue. Observed interior of ice boxes soiled with brown residue. Observed lemon tongs at waitress station soiled with black debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Observed area where drink nozzle attaches to drink machine soiled with black debris. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to ensure items are maintained clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of chicken marinating machine soiled with food residue, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 4/17.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food containers (cut zucchini, cut potatoes, and cut lettuce) in walk-in cooler stored uncovered. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to cover containers. Informed PIC all food is to be stored covered unless actively in the cooling process.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee eating in the kitchen, warewashing area. Corrective Action: Employee was relocated to eat in dinning room in the lobby.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered tea urns at waitress stations. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to cover tea urns. Discussed always maintaining tea urns covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several food storage containers (salt, sauces, etc.) not identified with food common name. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/17.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food pans wet stacked. Corrective Action: Food pans were arranged to allow for proper air drying.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed eating utensils (knives, forks, and spoons) at the consumer self service area not with only the handles presented to the consumer - the lip-contact surfaces were presented to the consumer. Corrective Action: Eating utensils to be rearranged where only the handles are presented to the consumer.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed bottom shelf of back prep table and back reach-in cooler shelving no longer corrosion resistant or of a smooth cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have equipment repaired or replaced.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled with brown debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/30.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Corrective Action: PIC will contact dumpster company to replace dumpster if damaged. Employee assigned to clean dumpster enclosure of debris.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed plastic storage container and metal container with oil/dirty water stored at back exterior of facility. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to dispose of liquid content of containers and dispose of containers if not needed. If containers are used they are to be stored inverted/covered or in a manner that keeps them clean when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach at dishwashing station. Per discussion with PIC pest control services the facility monthly. Corrective Action: Pest control to be contacted to treat the facility for roaches. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/30.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed outside opening at dry storage room no properly covered to prevent entrance of pests. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have opening covered properly. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/11.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink at employee restroom and at handwashing sink by walk-in freezer. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, hot water was turned on at both handwashing sinks. Discussed hot water availability at all times with temperature of 100F at all handwashing sinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior covers of ice boxes at waitress stations heavily soiled. Observed soil build up on the backside of the white drop tray inside ice machine. Observed area around ice cream dispensers soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to ensure items are maintained clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food pans stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, pans were taken to warewashing area to be properly washed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in flour bins soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, scoops were taken to warewashing area to be properly washed. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of scoops.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food storage containers (sugar, seasonings, etc.) not identified with food common name. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wood throughout facility needing to be painted or stained to allow surface to be nonabsorbent, smooth and cleanable. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder placed to have wood painted or stained. All materials in the kitchen are to be nonabsorbent, smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Will perform informal inspection on 10/22.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed cooler at back dry storage room and prep table rusting, no longer of smooth cleanable surface. Shelving and table need to be painted, or replaced to allow for a smooth cleanable surface. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder placed. Will perform informal inspection on 10/22.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed plastic fan covers in walk-in coolers and reach-in coolers with dust accumulation. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 10/22.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, contacted dumpster company to provide a drain plug.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster enclosure soiled with leaf litter and debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean dumpster enclosure. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of enclosure to ensure it is maintained clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cobwebs at clean dish storage room. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed frequently inspecting facility for cobwebs and bugs.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food items stored in walk-in cooler and dry storage room not separated from food service food items. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee relocated items to bottom shelving in a container labeled for employee/personal use. Discussed importance of storing personal food items and drinks in designated area in container labeled as employee items and located below and away food service food items to ensure food service items are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches at dishwashing station and back storage room. Per discussion with PIC last pest control service date was 9/27/2024 and inspection performed on 10/17/2024. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, pest control to be contacted to treat the facility for roaches. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/22.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed outside opening at dry storage room not properly covered to prevent entrance of pests. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder placed to have opening covered with mesh screen. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/22.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered tea urns at waitress stations. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to cover tea urns. Discussed always maintaining tea urns covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Hibachi Calhoun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Hibachi Calhoun on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Hibachi Calhoun?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Super Hibachi Calhoun.
How does Super Hibachi Calhoun compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Super Hibachi Calhoun most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Super Hibachi Calhoun's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Super Hibachi Calhoun have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Super Hibachi Calhoun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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