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Ichiban Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, located at 40 Traders Way in Pooler, received a score of 57 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/29/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed responsibilities of the PIC not being maintained due to the observation of multiple critical violations at time of inspection. Such responsibilities not being upheld included maintenance of the handwashing sink, proper separation of ready to eat foods and raw foods, proper cold-holding temperatures and the protection of food during preparation.
Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand wash sink near prep sink in main kitchen to be hanging off the wall and inoperable. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
Violation #3:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw shrimp being shelled on drainboard and inside three-compartment sink below where sanitizer is dispensed. Observed the other two sink basins not used for shrimp shelling to contain soap suds. COS: PIC had employees discard of all raw shrimp being prepped in and around the three compartment sink.
Violation #4:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw beef stored next to raw shrimp and a container of butter stored inside a container of raw chicken. Observed raw beef stored on top of raw steak. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs and margarine in walk-in cooler. Observed raw pork rib stored on top of raw vegetables in prep area. COS: PIC ensured raw shrimp stored above raw beef and raw chicken stored on bottom separate from all ready-to-eat items in reach-in cooler. Container of butter was discarded. PIC ensured chicken stored on bottom shelving in reach-in cooler separate from raw shell eggs and away from any ready-to eat items. PIC removed ribs from vegetables, vegetables were not contaminated by juices.
Violation #5:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed egg batter, raw shrimp, chicken, and beef stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. RCA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination
Violation #6:
5-2 – consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
511-6-1-.04(7)(e) – consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no consumer advisory posted on menu for raw sushi items. RCA: Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)4(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Pf 2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf 3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf
Violation #7:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple TCS food items cold-holding above 41F in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs on cart in main kitchen held above 41F (see temperature log). PIC indicated eggs were being cold-held until use. CA: PIC discarded all items that were cold-holding above 41F. See comments for discard list.
Additional remarks:
Facility management is to appear for an informal hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am. Informal hearing will be held at the Environmental Health Office located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr. (building at the back of the main health department).
Pork ribs, whole cuts of beef, raw chicken, raw fish, fish cakes, raw shell eggs, cooked pasta, milk, heavy cream, sour cream were all discarded.
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