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Hibachi Buffet
246 OCILLA HIGHWAY , FITZGERALD, GA 31750 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A90June 22, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed live roach in main kitchen area near employee restroom.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed croutons and soup topping chips stored uncovered overnight on bar. Chips discarded. Multiple other items in multiple coolers stored uncovered. COS: Items covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple non food contact surfaces with build up of debris and not clean to sight and touch (exterior of equipment, refrigeration handles/doors, cooler door seals, interior of prep/reach in coolers, under grill area, hibachi area etc.) Corrective action: Clean these items immediately and on a basis to prevent accumulation of debris and so they are clean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A90December 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and facility upkeep.
Facility does not have a tip sensitive thermometer for measuring thin foods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”Observed croutons and soup topping chips stored uncovered overnight on bar. Items discarded. Cover these items when bar not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed physical facilities (floors, walls, and ceilings) in need of thorough cleaning. Corrective action: Physical facilities (floors, walls, and ceilings) in main kitchen area and hibachi area need to be thoroughly cleaned including under equipment, shelving, corners, etc. Especially in corners next to walls, edges of walls, under shelving/equipment, walk in cooler/freezer floors, etc.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90May 19, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler in back area. COS: Paper towels placed at sink. Corrective action: Paper towels shall be at all handwash sinks at all times facility is operating.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed croutons and soup topping chips stored uncovered overnight on bar. Items discarded. Cover these items when bar not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A91December 30, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple food products throughout establishment stored uncovered. COS: All food was covered. Corrective action: all food shall be stored covered unless prepping or cooling.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed wet wiping cloth in buffet area not stored in sanitizer. COS: Cloth moved to laundering area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed multiple non food contact surfaces with build up of debris and not clean to sight and touch (exterior of equipment, refrigeration handles/doors, cooler door seals, interior of prep/reach in coolers, under grill area, hibachi area etc.) Corrective action: Clean these items immediately and on a basis to prevent accumulation of debris and so they are clean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed physical facilities (floors, walls, and ceilings) in need of thorough cleaning. Corrective action: Physical facilities (floors, walls, and ceilings) in main kitchen area and hibachi area need to be thoroughly cleaned including under equipment, shelving, corners, etc. Especially in corners next to walls, edges of walls, under shelving/equipment, walk in cooler/freezer floors, etc.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91June 20, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed improper separation in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Raw chicken and beef stored above raw fish and raw chicken stored next to ready to eat desert cake. COS: All items were properly separated. Corrective action: Ensure no raw meats are stored above any ready to eat foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”A90December 11, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed knife in kitchen near prep table stored as clean with debris on it. COS: Knife moved to sink to be cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed buildup of dust/debris on fan covers in walk in cooler in main kitchen. Clean immediately and on a basis regular basis to prevent buildup.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”This inspection deducted 10 points, but only 7 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-009-000086. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.