Evans, Columbia County

Izumi Japanese Buffet

4368 WASHINGTON ROAD EVANS, GA 30809

Food

Latest score

Jun 12, 2026

City

Evans

County

Columbia

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

need soap in employee bathroom

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cleaning needed on: ice machine back of kitchen dry storage containers

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i) - warewashing equipment, clean solutions; manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (c,pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean top of dish machine

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on: hibachi cooler floor in corner of kitchen shelves in kitchen dry storage clean and organize good cleaning on all equipment in kitchen

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no employee drinks on line without lid and straw

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed scratcher in hand sink in kitchen

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed rice cooker lid on hand sink at sushi bar

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

do not use hand sink for anything other than washing hands. nothing goes in the hand sink except hands

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

need bucket of sanitizer for all wet cloths. do not rinse cloths in hand sink. use bucket only

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

no cups allowed in food to dispense. only scoops. WIC there is a cup in the squid

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on: hoods, reach in coolers, shelves in kitchen, equipment

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

floors esp. in sushi bar .

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 8013 violations

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC not having managerial control, over employees when it comes to food contact surfaces, properly handling food, covering food; communication CA: employees need to be trained, observed, and corrected by manager

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food in upright coolers, WIC stored uncovered CA: ensure all food containers are covered COS: PIC put clingwrap over uncovered containers

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed grill tops, clean dishes on racks with significant food buildup. Top of microwave, cooler handles with buildup CA: clean cooking surfaces, microwave, and wash dishes adequately

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooler in sushi bar with food temping ~50F, PIC moved food into properly functioning cooler CA: fix/replace broken cold holding units

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees in kitchen with no hair restraints, and watches on wrist CA: ensure all employees wear hair restraints and do not wear any wrist jewelry

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings with significant food debris and buildup, and standing water CA: clean all floors, walls effectively to remove buildup

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unused equipment in disrepair CA: ensure all broken/unused equipment is discarded

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks/items in prep areas CA: ensure employee items are only stored in designated areas

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives stored between units, cups used as scoops in food containers CA: store knives in dedicated containers or on food prep surfaces; only scoops with handles are acceptable to scoop food

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant wet nesting of cups in server prep area and pots/pans in dish area CA: ensure all dishes are air dried before stacking

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed many layers of plastic wrap on prep surfaces CA: DO NOT use plastic wrap to keep prep areas clean

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(j) - mechanical warewashing, wash solution temperature (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dish machine not reaching proper temperature, and no test strips present for 3-comp sink CA: purchase test strips for 3-comp sink; fix or replaces dish machine to ensure proper temp is reached

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple equipment areas with significant buildup CA: clean ALL surfaces in restaurant, especially prep areas

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed employee at sushi bar cutting vegetables without gloves. COS. CA: all employees must wear gloves

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

hot water not working at dish machine, must put sanitizer or bleach in 3-compartment sink and sanitize all dishes after washing in the dish machine

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no cardboard allowed on shelf in hibachi area

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean top of dish machine

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on: shelves in wic wall behind grill at hibachi room

Jul 12, 2024

Followup

Score: 914 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

hot water not working at dish machine, must put sanitizer or bleach in 3-compartment sink and sanitize all dishes after washing in the dish machine

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

need new cutting boards

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

clean: hood filters, fan in WIC

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean dusty ceiling vents in kitchen

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 7310 violations

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3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

must write last day oyster sold on each tag

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

all employee drinks' must have lid and straw

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

do not put scratchers / anything in hand sink

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cover all foods in dry storage, walk in cooler and on cook line

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

cleaning needed on:

dish machine not 180 degrees. water heater not working properly. turned up

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

cleaning needed on:

hoods. hood filters in kitchen and grill area
mold on splash guard of ice machine
clean microwave
all shelves on food prep line

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

keep ice full under food at grill area

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed live roach activity in kitchen and sushi bar. need pest company to come and treat but you must clean the kitchen to prevent roaches

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean top of dish machine

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

remove all old and unused equipment. clean outside at back door

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean microwave. clean prep sink, counters , shelves, etc.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

cloths must be in buckets with bleach and water

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

do not keep food in tin cans. put in plastic container

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean: hoods with come grease shelves by rice cooker floor in dry storage

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 8012 violations

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3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

oyster tags do not have date indicating when last oyster sold . CA: Each tag must stay with the oyster box until the last one is sold

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. CA: all foods must be 6 inches off the floor.

store foods properly in walk-in cooler. someone just placed raw meat above vegetables when I entered wic.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several dead bugs throughout the kitchen: behind equipment/floors/in cabinets. clean all dead bugs. need to have pest service come more often, report provide during inspection was from end of April 2023. also the report from the pest company states that the facility needs to be cleaned

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

all metal scratchers and cloths must be in sani buckets . do not put on back of hand sink

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(i) - system, approved, installed (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

fix hot and cold water at hand sink near dish machine

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean ceiling vents in kitchen

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

inspection sheet posted must be most recent. the one posted from 12/2021.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean top of dish machine. crumbs on top

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on:

microwave
grill
fryer sides
shelves in kitchen
prep areas in back kitchen
dry storage
storage area by back door
general cleaning all over
clean under hot buffet in cabinet

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean employee bathroom

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean floors especially under all equipment

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

remove old equipment from back room near back door