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KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE
202 S BELAIR RD , MARTINEZ, GA 30907 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on August 28, 2025, scoring 62/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 90. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (June 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A90June 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Dishes in 3-comp sink and dishwasher not properly sanitized - discussed with PIC. 3 comp sink set up properly and dishes rewashed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed foods not stored covered in upright unit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employees prepping food with watches/bracelets on wrist Observed employee with no hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceilings of restaurant in need of cleaning; covered with food debris/buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B89November 25, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Dishes in 3-comp sink and dishwasher not properly sanitized - discussed with PIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed weather strip at back door that needs to be replaced.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled..
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)”Observed cutting boards that need to be replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed multiple areas, equipment with significant food buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B83September 4, 202510 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and pest control.
Observed PIC without managerial control; not properly ensuring that food safety rules are being followed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed no CFSM with servsafe certification.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed cooked chicken cooling by sitting out on counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several live flies in the kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed fish in ROP being thawed in original packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed raw eggs and sausage stored in a manner which could contaminate RTE food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed employees prepping food with watches/bracelets on wrist.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed missing weather strip at back doors.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed dry storage containers and dish racks that were in need of a goof cleaning. If these items can not be properly cleaned they need to be discarded and replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed dish machine temp. not reaching 120F.
−1 point · Cited as “null”U62August 28, 202513 violations
Inspectors recorded 13 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and management & training.
Observed multiple sources of food being reconditioned - Rice kept in room temp rice cooker overnight, turned back on to be served - Butter/margarine in preptop cooler kept overnight with food debris - zucchini dropped on floor that appeared to be put back in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(a) - discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated food, or contaminated food(p)”Observed multiple food contact surfaces; grill area, fryer area; not properly cleaned. Dishes in 3-comp sink and dishwasher not properly sanitized - discussed with PIC. Dish machine out of sanitizer and dishes on clean racks with food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several items that were ready to eat that should have dates on them. Example: cooled rice, white sauce.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed PIC without managerial control; not properly ensuring that food safety rules are being followed.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed no CFSM with servsafe certification.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed multiple areas; sushi cooler, WIC, preptop cooler; with food being stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed fish in ROP being thawed in original packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed foods stored on the floor in dry storage area and in WIC/WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed multiple employees not wearing hair restraints.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in buckets with sanitizer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”Observed single service area in disorder with food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed multiple areas, equipment with significant food buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceilings of restaurant in need of cleaning; covered with food debris/buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A90February 28, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and facility upkeep.
Observed no CFSM with servsafe certification.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed fish in ROP being thawed in original packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed employee using cell phone in sushi bar area.
−1 point · Cited as “null”C70February 13, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and food storage.
Observed employees change tasks and change gloves without washing hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed PIC without managerial control; not properly ensuring that food safety rules are being followed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed servsafe certificate expired in 2020.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed multiple instances of shrimp/chicken left uncovered in RIC and WIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed 3 compartment sink being used to thaw chicken and shrimp at the same time, with only 1 faucet switching between them.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed fish in ROP being thawed in WIC when packaging requires food removal before thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed significant frost/ice buildup in WIF from door ajar.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed foods stored on the floor in dry storage area in WIC/WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed multiple employees not wearing hair restraints and wearing bracelets/watches.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed stove area, hood vents, fryers, prep areas with significant buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed wall behind fryers and floor in dry storage with significant buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed multiple employee items in prep areas 1: phone in habachi grill area 2: jackets on top of food in dry storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A90December 19, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food stored on floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Keep scoop handles out of dry goods and ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Good cleaning needed on equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Need to replace broken floor tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A92June 25, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Ice machine needs to be cleaned more often.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Outer openings not protected. Replace back door sweep.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”A92December 20, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed dish machine with out sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed ice bins and tea urns left open/uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Need to replace cutting boards, discussed with pic.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Need to clean mold along the walls in the dish area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-036-0605. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.