Okinawa Hibachi and Sushi Restaurant

1605 East West Connector Ste 120, Austell, GA 30106
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

OKINAWA HIBACHI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT, located at 1605 East West Connector Ste 120 in Austell, GA, underwent a food service inspection on 2025-09-08. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 67, with two critical and two minor violations noted. Across three scored inspections, OKINAWA HIBACHI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT has generally maintained a medium-risk rating.

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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
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
67
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Sep 8, 2025 Inspection
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse hands less than ten seconds, turn off manually operated faucet, and dry hands on apron in main kitchen before handling food in main kitchen grill area. C/A: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands...
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing gloves standing in grill area with hands on hips and touching clothing then prepare food in grill area of main kitchen. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a close...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several clean dishes stored for use along back counter of sushi bar and bowls on shelf above prep cooler in grill area of main kitchen exposed to contamination, stored facing up. C/A: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several sushi trays stored on top of display coolers facing up, exposed to contamination along front food service sushi bar. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. COS: Containers stored facing down.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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