Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Hibachi Express, located at 2901 Meredyth Dr in Albany, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 24, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning food separation and protection, two major violations related to food-contact surfaces and sanitation, and one minor violation regarding posted information. Across five scored inspections, Hibachi Express has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above broccoli and zucchini in the WIC. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will teach staff the hierarchy of food storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine not clean. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the previous inspection score not posted at the drive thru window. CA: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post the current inspection score at the drive-thru window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot or cold water at the employee hand washing sink near the WIC. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water issue fixed.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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