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Mei's Japanese Express
321 OAK ST , EASTMAN, GA 31023 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 3, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 89 on June 14, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 3, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97November 4, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Observed crab rangoons sitting in container in floor on kitchen, also observed food in bags on floor in walk in cooler. All food needs to be stored 6 inches off floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A96June 24, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several staff members preparing food in the main kitchen not wearing hats or hair nets. When working in the kitchen with food staff must wear hats and or hair nets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Hood vents above stove not cleaned and cooking station need to be cleaned both observed with heavy grease and residue buildup. Equipment needs to be degreased and cleaned.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A96December 10, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed food containers (chicken), waters, packaged ready to eat food sitting directly on floor in walk in freezer and directly on kitchen floor under storage rack near back door all food and equipment and/or food storage containers shall be 6 inches off the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Vents throughout kitchen and dining room need to be cleaned and free of dust build up.They were observed dusty.
−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)”B89June 14, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Chemicals (1 large spray bottle) and multiple single small spray bottles not properly labeled with substance. All spray bottles must be labeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed several staff members preparing food in the main kitchen not wearing hats or hair nets. When working in the kitchen with food staff must wear hats and or hair nets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed wiping clothes sitting on several food prep counters throughout the kitchen. When not in use wiping clothes need to be stored in sanitizing solution.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”Ventilation system in front house grill top area heavy with grease (dripping). Vents and casing need to be degreased and cleaned site to touch more frequently to combat buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(j) - ventilation hood system filters, designed to be readily removable for cleaning (c)”A90December 19, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Chemicals (1 large spray bottle) and multiple single small spray bottles not properly labeled with substance. All spray bottles must be labeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Unknown fish(s), sauces, unlabeled and removed from their original containers - must keep fish with original containers and or label food grade storage containers accordingly. All small sauce bottles need to be labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Warewashing manual - employee not using 3 compartment sink in proper order (wash/rinse/sanitize). Observed using 1 compartment for everything. Use all 3 dish compartments at 3 compartment sink in proper order to effectively clean dishes.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)”Ventilation system in front house grill top area heavy with grease (dripping). Vents and casing need to be degreased and cleaned site to touch more frequently to combat buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (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-045-000077. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.