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Fuji Express
3332 HWY 84 , BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 9, 2025, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 96. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (February 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A96February 5, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed salmon being thawed in a reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating it should be removed from packaging prior to thawing. COS. Salmon was removed from packaging and placed back in WIC for continued thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed heavy build up of grease on exterior exhaust vent and roof. All surfaces shall be cleaned frequently to prevent build up.
−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)”A91July 10, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Was told that large trash can is still being used to make sauce, then taken outside to wash. Explained to facility at last inspection that the large container con not be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. A smaller container must be ised to make sauce that can be properly washed. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed chicken that had been cooked les than one hour ago being cooled in ice container. Ice was not in contact with container of food. Ice shall e in full contact with food container for rapid cooling. COS ice added.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”C70April 16, 202511 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 9 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed trash can of sauce sitting in Walk in Cooler at 50'F. Employee stated it was made yesterday and has been sitting in walk in cooler since then. REPEAT COS sauce discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed trash can full of mayo to make sauce in walk in cooler that was made yesterday. Contents was still at 50'F after being in walk in cooler overnight. Food shall be cooled in a manner to achieve proper cooling time and temperature requirements.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed sauce store in large trash can. The storage container cannot be properly, washed, rinsed, and sanitized due to size. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed damaged ice machine bin that can not be easily cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed container of peas and carrots in walk in cooler past date marking discard date. COS item discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed items in walk in cooler with date marks of when it was made and other items with a date mark of when item needs to be discarded. Date marking system shall be used that is understood by all employees so as to not get items mixed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed small containers of sauce in walk in cooler and reach in coolers in front with no date marking. Employee stated it was made yesterday.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed dead roaches in cabinets up at front service area. Facility shall control pests from facility with licensed pest control methods and keeping debris from accumulation. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Facility does not have test strips for checking chlorine sanitizing solution. Facility stated they have ordered test strips.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed old inspection report posted. COS most recent inspection report shall be posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed heavy build up of grease and food debris under and around flat top grills, All surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent built up. REPEAT.
−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)”U64April 9, 202516 violations
Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 11 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee washing his hands with gloves on. Gloves shall be removed, hands shall be properly washed, and new gloves used. Gloves shall not be washed and reused.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed trash can of sauce sitting in main kitchen at 62'F. Employee stated it was made yesterday and has been sitting in main kitchen since then. COS sauce discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pan of rice sitting on shelf since yesterday at 72'F. COS rice discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed vegetable slicer stored on shelf with food debris still on it. Call food contact surfaces shall be properly cleaned before storing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Facility washing dishes with no sanitizer. All dishes shall be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed damaged ice machine bin that can not be easily cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed sauce stored in large trash can. The storage container can not be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized due to size. Also, employee stated she did not know how the item was washed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed breading container that had heavy build up on the inside of the container and new flour was put into container to use for breading. All food contact surfaces shall be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized before use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several containers of sauce in WIC with date mark of 3-30-25. COS items discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several containers of sauce in WIC and front refrigerator with no date markings. COS items discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed live roach in main kitchen on vegetable slicer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed bags of rice stored on the floor in main kitchen. COS items placed on shelfs.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed heavy build up of debris on shelf where cooked rice is stored. All surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed heavy build up of grease and food debris under and around flat top grills. All surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build up.
−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 damaged walls in main kitchen. All surfaces shall be maintained to be easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed damaged walk in cooler floor and damaged walk in freezer door. All surfaces shall be easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”C75July 18, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed employee cutting beef, he handled cell phone, put phone down then continued cutting beef, touching beef with hand that handled phone. Hands shall be properly washed after becoming contaminated.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed shrimp on ice pan at 52'F. See temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed bucket of sauce made yesterday or day before, per manager, in walk in cooler at 54'F. See temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed handwash sink in main kitchen with no paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed cell phone sitting on prep table while prepping food and on food bowl on shelf. Observed employee's raw egg over flour on shelf. Observed raw seafood over onions in WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B81February 14, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed pan of cooked carrots on stove not held at 135'F or above. Stove was not turned on. COS food items were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed rice cooker with rice in it at 100'F. Employee did not know when it was cooked. COS items discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Facility using time improperly for shrimp and cooked vegetables. Facility using 5 hour time written on food containers. Recommended to facility to install a wall clock so employees can properly document time logs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed pans stored on shelf in main kitchen that still had food debris on them. All food contact surfaces shall be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. COS PIC washed dishes.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed live roach in cabinets in front food service area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed heavy build up of old food debris next to and under flat top griddle in main kitchen. PIC stated area will be cleaned. Old food debris shall be removed to prevent attraction of pests.
−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)”Floors throughout kitchen is raw concrete, porous, needs to be sealed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B80August 11, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed dice raw beef in WIC at 43.5 and diced up cooked chicken in WIC at 42.5.
−9 points · Cited as “null”No CFSM on staff.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Raw beef in WIC not date marked. Cooked chicken in WIC not date marked.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Floors throughout kitchen is raw concrete, porous, needs to be sealed.
−1 point · Cited as “null”U54August 10, 202317 violations
Inspectors recorded 17 violations, 10 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed employees exit building in rear several times then re-enter and not wash hands before starting tasks in kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed small RIC in front with sauce not at 41'F or below. See temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed food in ice pans not at 41'F or below, employee stated food was cooked at 12:00. See temp log. REPEAT.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pan of rice sitting on shelf at 81'F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed pan of cooked chicken and pan of cooked steak covered and sitting on bottom shelf at 114'F and 115'F. Hot holding shall be at 135'F or above. REPEAT.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed utensils washed in handwash sink at front. All dishes and utensils shall be washed in 3-comp sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed can of spray paint sitting on shelf above bag of onions.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Facility has no servsafe manager on staff. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed homemade plastic bucket strainers being used in main kitchen. Holes can not be cleaned properly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed large amount of live flies through out kitchen area. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed hood vents being washed in veg sink. Veg sink shall only be used for preparing veg.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Observed pesticide powder in main kitchen area. Pesticide powder shall not be used in facility and only pest control company shall apply pesticide in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed old score posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed build up around grill area and under griddle and hood vent. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed chicken boxes stored outside of back door. All trash shall be properly disposed of to prevent attraction of pests.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)”Observed damaged floor in WIC. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed damaged wall in main kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”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 113-39. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
