Pooler, Chatham County

Sumo of Pooler Inc.

405 US HIGHWAY 80 W STE 107 POOLER, GA 31322

Food

Latest score

Jan 8, 2026

City

Pooler

County

Chatham

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed multiple vegetable peelers with food debris on blades stored in a clean utensil area.

COS CA: PIC placed items in the 3-compartment sink to be rewashed. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee drinks on shelf above and next to sushi prep area. Observed phone and keys stored above the food prep area.

CA COS: PIC removed items and placed in a designated area. RCA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 754 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw salmon in reach-in cooler stored above vegetable eggrolls and rolled sushi rolls and produce. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in cooler.

COS CA: PIC rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal products must be kept separated from ready to eat/cooked foods.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowl of cooked beef and bowl of cooked chicken stored in rice cooker on top of rice. Beef and chicken were not hot held at 135F or above.

COS CA: PIC reheated foods to 165F, as they had recently been prepared, and properly stored them separately from the rice crock.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths above 200ppm.

COS CA: Had PIC weaken solution to be at safe concentrations.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ROP fish (salmon) completely thawed in marked packages.

COS CA: Had PIC discard all improperly thawed fish. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or(ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 822 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw salmon in the back reach-in cooler stored above vegetables and other RTE food items. Also observed raw beef stored above vegetables and noodles in the walk in cooler. CA/COS: PIC rearranged food items based on cook temperatures and was provided with a food storage chart.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items above 41F (see temp log for temps): fish, imitation crab CA/COS: PIC discarded items and will place an internal thermometer inside reach in coolers to monitor cold holding temperatures.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

At time of inspection, hand sink in back kitchen area was filled with lids. COS: PIC removed lids and will educate employees on proper storage of utensils and equipment. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf