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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, located at 2876 54 Hwy W in Peachtree City, received a score of 42 points out of a possible 100 points during their 12/08/2025 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 that there was a lack of active managerial control which was evident due to the number of foodborne and public health intervention violations. CA: The facility shall maintian active managerial control over the facility and prevent, identify, and address violations as necessary.
Violation #2:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(b) – cleaning procedure (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee who “washed” their hands without soap in a utility/prep sink on the line, without soap, and then dried their hands with a dry wiping cloth. COS. Employee rewashed hands at a hand sink with properly stocked items. CA: Employees shall follow proper handwashing procedures when cleaning their hands.
Violation #3:
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, shelled eggs stored in the same container as mushrooms in the prep top on the line; assorted raw fish stored with and above seaweed, cream cheese, and cooked egg at the sushi bar; observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk-in freezer, neither were stored in their original manufacturers packaging. COS. All items rearranged. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
Violation #4:
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 food stored uncovered, particularly in freezers. COS. Covered. CA: Food shall be stored covered.
Violation #5:
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 that the facility has the reminder statement and disclosure, however, they do not have identifying asterisks on all applicable items. CA: Food that may be served raw or undercooked shall be accompanied by an identifying asterisk, disclosure statement, and a reminder statement.
Violation #6:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (eggs, shrimp, chicken, scallops). COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
Violation #7:
6-1D – time as a public health control: procedures and records
511-6-1.04(6)(i) – time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility has a plan for keeping the sushi rice and shrimp tempura on TPHC, however the rice that was sitting out included hibachi rice that is not on the plan and the sushi rice is not being properly kept track of. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health control shall be marked with the time of discard, the time it was placed out, or both, and the facility shall have a pre-written TPHC plan that shall be followed.
Violation #8:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottles in the kitchen. COS. Labeled. CA: Working containers of chemcials shall be marked with the common name of the product.
Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee lotions/beauty products and wet wiping cloths stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Violation #10:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(e) – conditions of use (p, pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility is using non-EPA approved/regualted sanitizers that are not intended for use in commercial kitchens. COS. Discarded. CA: All chemicals used in the facility shall be used according to their conditions of use, including only using commercial chemicals in commercial settings.
Violation #11:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unlabeled spices/powders and squirt bottles of sauces/oils/other similar products throughout the kitchen. CA: All non-easily identifiable food shall be labeled with the common name of the product.
Violation #12:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(d) – other forms of information (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility did not have written disclosure of the major food allergens used in the facility. CA: The facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.
Violation #13:
11C – approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility is keeping raw fish that is in reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to keep frozen until use under refrigeration and thawed. COS. Discarded. CA: Fish stored in reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to keep frozen until use shall be removed from the packaging prior to being removed from the freezer.
Violation #14:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored directly in contact with food (eggs), food stored in direct with the outside of bagged food, and food stored in direct contact with plastic shopping bags. COS. Food moved/discarded as necessary. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
Violation #15:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. All placed into sanitizer buckets. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be placed in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
Violation #16:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cups being used as scoops and knives being stored in the gaps between tables/equipment. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall have a handle and shall be stored with the handle above the level of the product; in-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as under running water, in hot (135 F) water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean container/surface.
Violation #17:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Obsevred containers stacked while wet. CA: Dishes shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.
Violation #18:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(4)(b) – fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that fixed equipment, such as sinks, no longer were sealed to the wall due to wear and tear. CA: Fixed equipment that is against the wall shall be sealed to the wall.
Violation #19:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(m) – maintenance tools, storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed tools stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. CA: Maintenance tools shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Violation #20:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.
Violation #21:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.05(3)(d) – ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the hoods had grease accumulation to the point that grease is dripping off of the hoods. CA: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
Additional remarks:
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score, the facility shall receive a reinspection within the next 10 business days. The department requests that a risk control plan be conducted to discuss long term compliance.
This was a joint inspection done with Bonnie Turner.
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