Mr. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse in Peachtree City was hammered with one of the lowest possible marks on a state food-safety inspection this week, pulling an 18 out of 100. Inspectors reported widespread sanitation failures, including improper food temperatures, cross-contamination risks, missing parasite-control paperwork for sushi fish, and an active pest infestation. The restaurant voluntarily closed after the visit so managers could clean, bring in pest control and coordinate follow-up inspections with health officials.
What inspectors found
Health inspectors documented dozens of violations, from employees skipping proper handwashing to raw proteins stored over ready-to-eat items. They noted uncovered food, inaccurate thermometers, and missing parasite-control documentation for raw fish used in sushi. As reported by The Georgia Gazette, the official inspection file included photos and video, and described "dozens of live roaches" in multiple areas of the kitchen and front of house. Some problems were corrected on site during the inspection, but multiple high-point public-health violations were still unresolved when inspectors left.
Closure and next steps
The restaurant opted for a voluntary shutdown, and a follow-up walk-through was scheduled for Monday to verify cleaning and a pest-control application, according to Atlanta News First. The Friday inspection's 18-point score automatically triggers additional follow-up visits, and the public-health office requested a risk-control plan aimed at keeping the same problems from popping back up.
How to check inspection records
Georgia posts detailed restaurant inspection reports and guidance on how to read violation codes online. Diners can search scores and view full inspection histories on the state food-service page. For official statewide records and resources, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health.
What this means for diners
Scores this low are uncommon and usually signal both immediate hazards and deeper system problems that take time and oversight to fix. Atlanta News First has been tracking recent metro-area inspections, and while most restaurants pass routine checks, failures that involve pests or critical temperature-control issues can pose real risks for customers. If you ate at Mr. Fuji in early June and are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and consider notifying local public-health officials.
