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Cobb County
Fast Food Cobb County Permit: fsp-033-002307

HIBACHI EXPRESS

2596 S Cobb Dr, Smyrna, GA 30080-1875

85 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-03-03
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
B (85) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-03-03 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-033-002307_2026-03-03_14922
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12C Good Retail Practice

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed, throughout front food service, damp cloths in use for wiping food and nonfood-contact surfaces stored on counter tops. C/A: Cloths/towels in use for sanitizing food and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be stored in between use in sanitizer 50-100 ppm (cl) or 200-400 ppm (quat).

Item 14B Good Retail Practice

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed several large containers and pans wet stacking in the ware washing area in main kitchen CA Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed a black bucket stored in handwashing sink in the main kitchen. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: bucket removed

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed the following food items uncovered and exposed to overhead contamination: main kitchen by the grill: sugar salt, bucket of flour uncovered walk in cooler in main kitchen: scallops, broccoli reach in cooler: chicken CA: all foods stored shall be covered and protected from overhead contamination. COS: food covered

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed ice bin in main kitchen with black solid/mold like substance. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.