Kobe Sushi & Hibachi
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
74
Score
Kobe Sushi & Hibachi, located at 495 Johnny Mercer Blvd Ste C9 in Savannah, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 24, 2025. The inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, adequate handwashing facilities, and the proper storage and use of single-service articles. This inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings across three previous inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Violations — Oct 24, 2025 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open bottles of water (employee drinks) stored atop prep counters while active prep was taking place. Observed employee food stored in reach-in cooler without proper separation from facility food. CA: PIC removed all water bottles and stored employee food away from facility food.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooking utensil stored in back handwashing sink basin. CA: Employee removed utensil and placed in three-compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed broken styrofoam cup stored in bulk flour container in dry storage. CA: PIC removed scoop from container.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and build-up beneath equipment in main kitchen, beneath shelving in dry storage and beneath shelving in soda storage area. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee cellphones on countertops throughout facility that are used as a food prep surface. CA: All employees placed cellphones in pockets.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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