Rincon, Effingham County

Kobe Sushi & Hibachi

410 S COLUMBIA AVE STE BB RINCON, GA 31326

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 5, 2026
City
Rincon
County
Effingham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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: Yes

Observed multiple sauces not in their original container not labeled with the common name of their contents on the outside of the bottle.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 roachlike insects near front hand sink above sushi cooler. Observed door at back of facility with large cap and cut in screen door.

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

Observed grease buildup around the walls surround the grill and on the outside of the rice cooker.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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

Observed multiple sauces not in their original container, not labeled with the common name of their contents on them.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in the rear of the kitchen.

CA: Oil was placed on a storage rack, at least 6 inches form the ground.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for food product in the front of the house, stored within the food product.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bowl stored atop vegetables in a Roll Top pp Cooler.

CA: Bowl was removed by PIC and placed at the dish sink.

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

Observed a bow being used as a scoop for food product in the front of the house.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 912 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: Yes

Observed raw beef uncovered on the prep table.

CA: All items were covered by the PIC.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauces not in their original container labeled.

RCA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers.

  1. Label information shall include:

(i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement;

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 884 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: Yes

Observed multiple food items, not actively in use, not covered and without any overhead protection (tempura shrimp in the Reach In Freezer, RTE spring roll at the bottom of a prep top cooler, sliced broccoli atop a prep table).

CA: All items were covered by the PIC.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers with food product stored in them (sauces in the Walk In Cooler and in the storage area) stored in the floor throughout the kitchen area.

CA: Items were placed on shelves by PIC.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the bottom of a container stored atop sliced broccoli in the prep top cooler.

CA: Covers were placed on both containers of broccoli by PIC.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cups/bowls being used as scoops for rice/bread crumbs, stored within the food product.

CA: Items were removed and placed at the 3 comp-sink.

May 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 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, not actively in use, not covered and without any overhead protection (tempura shrimp in the freezer, sushi rice on a counter, veggies at the bottom of the Roll Top Prep Cooler, RTE spring roll and dumplings at the bottom of a prep top cooler).

CA: Items were covered by Jason (PIC).

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers with food product stored in them (sauces) stored in the floor throughout the kitchen area. Observed the bottom of a bowl stored atop sliced onions in the prep top cooler.

CA: Items were removed from the floor and placed on a shelf or an empty container; bowl was removed from the top of the onions).

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups/bowls being used as scoops for rice/sugar, stored within the food product.

CA: Items were removed and placed at the 3 comp-sink.

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

Observed grease build up on the walls around the grill.