Hiram, Paulding County

Ichiban Buffet

4484 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
83
Mar 4, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 838 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of cooked chicken below raw shrimp in reach in cooler in main kitchen. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was seen. Chicken was placed above shrimp.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed egg yolks stored above site made sauces in prep top underneath cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was seen. Sauces were stored above egg yolks.

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed avocados and container of celery directly touching raw beef in reach in cooler in front food service area. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: PIC discarded foods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hard boiled eggs previously cooked stored wrapped and cooling in reach in cooler. CA: Food should be cooled in approved methods and equipment. COS: Eggs were placed in walk in cooler to properly cool.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot and sour soup previously cooked cooling in prep top cooler underneath area. CA: Foods should be cooled in approved cooling methods and equipment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy accumulation of insects on insect device in back of main kitchen. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

UPDATE: Site visit made and insect device was removed.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple clean dishes (cups) wet stacked in drink alley. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils should be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC rewashed and restacked cups.

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 phone and phone charger stored on and next to food contact surface next to sushi cooler area in front food service area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC removed items and relocated to designated area. Update: Site visit made on 3/5/26 and insect device was removed and being replaced with new one.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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 ice maker in kitchen not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment such as ice makers cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will have ice maker detailed cleaned.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed damp towel stored on prep table in sushi area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the manufacturer's recommendation. COS: PIC placed towels into sanitizer solutions.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Observed employee drink in coffee cup stored on shelf above prep table in main kitchen. CA: Employee drinks must be in a single service cup with a lid and a straw and stored in a designated area to prevent any type of contamination. COS: PIC removed cup from kitchen.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed damp towel stored on prep table in main kitchen, and damp towel stored on prep table in sushi area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the manufacturer's recommendation. COS: PIC placed towels into sanitizer solutions.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several employees handeling food without proper hair restraints. CA: PIC provided employees with hair restraints.

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: Yes

Observed employee items (phone and keys) stored on food contact surface in main kitchen area. CA: PIC removed personal items and placed in designated area.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw sushi fish (salmon, tuna, tilapia) holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated items had been in prep top less than 4 hours. Items placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large container of site-made sauce (sweet & sour) holding at a temperature greater than 41F in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC stated sauce had been made yesterday, therefore sauce was discarded.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple large containers of site-made sauces in walk in cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated food items had been prepped today, therefore placed in shallow containers and moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed actively used sanitizer in main kitchen area, and in sushi prep area reading at a level (0ppm) less than manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee items stored touching dry products/ ingredients in main kitchen area. CA: PIC removed personal items and placed in designated area.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice machine and ice well not cleaned at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC had ice machine and ice well detailed clean.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked noodles held past discard date of 10/25. CA: PIC discarded noodles.