Valdosta, Lowndes County

Hibachi Express

1701 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 28, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Observed facility has failed to maintain Certified Food Safety Manager Certification. Old Certification is still posted. CA: Food Service establishment must have Certified Food Safety Manager. CTM, Please obtain Certified Food Safety Manager Certification and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs. Facility will be placed on risk control plan until certification is obtained.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed large amount of rodent droppings in utility cabinet adjacent to prep area in rear kitchen area of the facility and hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Shredded plastic was also in cabinet with lids for portion cups. CA: Facility must ensure insects, rodents, animals and/or evidence of activity is not present. *CTM, notify pest control and clean area. Send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple employee food items stored with facility items in walk in cooler of facility; 3 tupperware containers stored on top shelf of walk in cooler above noodles, 2 tupperware stored on top shelf above noodles and eggs and next to crab rangoons, and bag items ie: rotisserie chicken stored above containers of broccoli. -Observed employee cell phone and earphone case stored on prep table container TPHC stored chicken and raw meat items in ice bath in cook area of the kitchen. CA: All employee items must be stored in designated areas to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service articles. *COS, Cell phone and earphones were stored in break area upon request. Create designated area for employee food storage in bin in walk in cooler.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Observed current Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate posted with expiration date of 5/9/22. *CTM, Obtain Certified Food Safety Manager Certification and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

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 with lid and without straw stored on the prep table across from the veggie/ meat/ 3 compartment sink in the side area of the rear kitchen. -Observed employee drink without lid and straw stored on prep table directly next to the meat/veggie prep sink area in the side rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed employee drink stored on prep table closest to fried rice cookers in the cook area of the rear kitchen. Approved employee drinks must be in single service beverage cup with lid and straw and stored to prevent contamination. *COS, Employee drinks were moved to prevent contamination by employees upon request.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Servesafe is expired. CTM: email matthew.turner@dph.ga.gov when obtain an employee with a certificate or when you take the test or schedule the class.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility's CFSM certification expired and been over 90 days. CTM: email matthew.turner@dph.ga.gov when obtain an employee with a certificate or when you take the test or schedule the class.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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 several time and temperature control for safety foods not properly cold held at 41F or below in the large reach in refrigerator in the kitchen; eggroll 67F, eggroll 45f, eggroll 46F, chicken wings 45F, crab rangoon 57F, raw eggs 50F. COS, items improperly held were discarded by manager Jerrica Hunter.

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 several time and temperature control for safety foods not held at 41F or below in small reach in refrigerator in the kitchen; eggroll 47F, crab wonton 54F. COS, Items improperly held were discarded by the manager Jerrica Hunter.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed pan of cooked chicken held using time as a public health control not properly marked with correct discard time. COS, the pan of chicken was discarded by food worker.