Volcano Steak & Sushi

1720 Mars Hill Rd Ste 154, Acworth, GA 30101
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Volcano Steak & Sushi, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Volcano Steak & Sushi's latest score of 67 falls below the Acworth average of 93. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTER KITCHEN THROUGH BACK DOOR, PLACE A BOWL IN WAREWASHING AREA AND STIR SOUP AT WOK STATION. HE TASTED THE SOUP HE STIRRED AND THEN HANDLED OTHER CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED IN WIC IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BOTTOM COOLER 1 BEHIND SUSHI BAR COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F (SEE ASTERISKS FOR FOOD ITEMS) C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: ALL FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BETWEEEN USES AT: 73F, 103F & 113F IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH R...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BOOKBAG STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SINGLE USE TO GO BAGS ON SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE WATER BOTTLES STORED ON COUNTERS/SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: BOOKBAG AND WATER BOTTLES REMOVED
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
67
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen without hand drying provisions. C/A: Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel 3. A heated-air hand drying device 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC stocked handsink with paper towels at time of inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed three hand sinks without proper hand washing signage. C/A: Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed three live roaches on the bar countertop near the sushi display cases. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items in reach in cooler at sushi bar holding above 41 degrees (see asterisk food items). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS: PIC discarded all food items above at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of raw fish and squirt bottles without labels under the sushi prep area in the front service area. CA: Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: PIC labeled food items at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of raw fish without labels under the sushi prep area in the front service area. CA: Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Volcano Steak & Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Volcano Steak & Sushi on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Volcano Steak & Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Volcano Steak & Sushi.

How does Volcano Steak & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Volcano Steak & Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has Volcano Steak & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Volcano Steak & Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Volcano Steak & Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.