Athens, Clarke County

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

2020 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
82
Apr 23, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 828 violations

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

Metal scrubber stored on hand wash sink in service area. CA: Access to be maintained at each hand wash sink. Use hand sink for no purpose other than washing hands. COS- Manager removed scrubber from hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open box of Baking Soda stored on kitchen shelf. CA: Protect open box of baking soda by storing in container with tight fitting lid. COS- Manager transferred box to container with tight fitting lid.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Food debris observed on meat grinder stored in kitchen. CA: Clean and sanitize meat grinder every 4 hours during period of use. Repeat.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Date mark labeling not present on RTE food cold held in WI. CA: Label RTE food cold held for 24h or more with 7 day discard date.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observe tongs stored between uses on wall pipe near grill. Repeat.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Metal pans stacked wet after washing.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged gaskets observed on WI cooler and make table.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Missing tile grout observed on floor at dish wash area.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Establishment using incorrect method to sanitize dining tables - one bucket soap/detergent and one bucket sanitizer. CA: Establishment must use approved method to sanitize dining room tables (option is 2 bucket method with both buckets of sanitizer at proper concentration, each with their own cloths to wipe down table surfaces). 2nd Repeat. COS - 2nd bucket made of chlorine sanitizer.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Oil, water, and sauces in working containers at hibachi grill not labeled to identify contents.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No written notification for consumers regarding major food allergens used as ingredients within the establishment. Allergen handout left with owner.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spoon stored in water at server drink room. COS - Utensil removed from water.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Establishment using incorrect methods to sanitize dining tables - one bucket sanitizer, one soap/detergent. Corrective action (CA): Establishment must use approved method to sanitize tables (one option is 2 bucket method with 2 buckets of sanitizer, each with their own cloth to wipe down surfaces).

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet cloth on prep tables in vegetable prep room, not in wet cloth bucket between uses as required. Cloth relocated to bucket.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer concentration too low in bucket at server room. Sanitizer must be maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. Bucket remade.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup of food debris on can opener. Corrective action (CA): Can openers and other food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitizer after each use or every 4 hours if in continuous use. Can opener sanitized.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed working containers of sugar and salt with no label to identify contents.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked lids of bulk dry goods (flours). Remove from use and replace.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unisex employee restroom in kitchen does not have a covered trash can as required. Must have lid or cover.

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in main walk-in cooler and make table store with no cover to protect from contamination. CA: Food must be covered properly when stored unless actively cooling. Covers added to items, COS

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door has air gap at bottom right side, allowing potential pest entry.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Unisex employee restroom does not have a covered trash can as required.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paper towel dispenser at cook line hand sink not functional. Corrective action (CA): Repair/replace paper towel dispenser. Paper towels supplied to hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dry foods in uncovered container and opened bag of flour not resealed or stored in closed container in dry storage. CA: Store food in sealed or covered containers. Foods resealed and placed in covered containers during inspection.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard used as floor mat in server station.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink in reusable bottle with lid and no straw stored on shelf over prep table in main kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service disposable cup with lid and straw, stored below and separate from food prep and storage areas. Drink relocated outside of kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed two chemical spray bottles stored with no label to identify contents. CA: Chemical stored in working containers must be labeled with common name. Labels added.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tongs stored in watermelon container on salad buffet line with handle touching watermelon. Tongs removed; new tongs stored in container with handle out of food.