An Asian Buffet restaurant at Peachtree Corners had its permit suspended after a health inspection conducted on April 3. Hibachi Buffet received an unsatisfactory score of 65, as noted in the inspection report. The permit was suspended due to a third consecutive violation and two consecutive unsatisfactory scores.
During the process of the inspection, many of the violations that were observed were corrected on-site. The issues that were not resolved, however, will have to be solved within the deadlines decreed in the report. Failing to resolve the issues within the given time frame may result in permit suspension for the establishment.
Please note that the scores mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on April 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- The permit was suspended for a buffet restaurant serving in Peachtree Corners on Thursday, April 3.
- The restaurant had failed the routine inspection as there was a 3rd consecutive violation and a previous unsatisfactory score.
- It will face a follow-up inspection which will be its chance to recoup the permit.
Violations of Food Safety Rules Reported at Hibachi Buffet
- Where: 7045 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Peachtree Corners
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Score: 65 (U)
Health inspectors from the GNR Public Health Department inspected Hibachi Buffet between 1:30 PM and 4:45 PM on Thursday. The inspectors observed several violations of the food code at the establishment, including a few repeat violations.
During the last routine inspection at the restaurant, it scored 65 points and failed the inspection. The restaurant’s permit was suspended partly because it failed another routine inspection for the second consecutive time this time around.
A third consecutive violation was reported, which was part of the reason why its permit was suspended. One violation involved sushi not being placed on time control at or below 41°F. Additionally, cut cabbage, imitation crab, crawfish, teriyaki chicken, seafood delight, and shrimp were kept on time control for over four hours. As corrective actions, the start time for the Sushi was corrected, and all other items were discarded.
One of the instances of a second consecutive violation pertained to the lack of active managerial control at the restaurant by the person in charge. This led to the multiple risk factor violations, the report said.
A second consecutive violation was noted as buildup was seen in the ice bin of the ice machine. The ice bin was cleaned and sanitized as a corrective measure.
In the last case of a repeat violation, in-use utensils were seen stored in room-temperature water, and a cup was also seen being used as a scoop in soy sauce. Utensils were placed in clean, dry containers, and the cup was removed from soy sauce.
The PIC was unable to answer basic food safety questions, including cold and hot holding temperatures and major allergens, marking another violation. As a corrective action, the staff was informed of the correct holding temperatures and allergen information.
At least three of the employees at the restaurant did not have signed employee health forms, the report said. The employees signed the forms during the inspection.
Pork dumplings in the hibachi area and raw chicken, raw beef, and pizza in the kitchen cooler were observed to be stored above 41°F. Two large containers of cooked chicken did not cool to 70°F within two hours, the report also mentioned. The chicken was seen left covered at room temperature and not cooling properly. Under the instructions of the inspectors, all the affected items were discarded.
Food items were seen stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, kitchen, sushi area, and storage room. Correcting the issue, all food was removed from the floor.
Inspectors also reported that clean containers were stacked while still wet. To solve the issues, the containers were separated to allow air drying.
The health department has released the full inspection report online.
Follow-Up Inspection Scheduled
As the restaurant failed in the inspection and got its permit suspended, it will face a follow-up inspection in 10 days. Moreover, there will be a required additional routine inspection that will occur within 12 months.
Inspectors from the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments visited 28 restaurants on April 3. Among them, there were 21 routine inspections, 2 required additional routine inspections, and 5 follow-ups. A total of 9 restaurants performed well and scored 100 points, and 11 scored in the 90s. Six restaurants scored in the 80s, and one scored in the 70s.
