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Koiya Japanese Express
2421 HIGHWAY 80 W STE 107 , DUBLIN, GA 31021 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving chemical safety, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 63 on July 30, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B84June 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving chemical safety, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Medicine stored on prep table next to facility items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Back hand sink blocked by trash can.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”No paper towels at either hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Flour/breading stored uncovered in container next to cook station. Veggies and onions stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B86December 23, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Back handsink was blocked by a trash can.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”No paper towels in the bathroom.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Veggies in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Rolls in the small reach in cooler stored uncoverd.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Personal items stored on the prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B86July 24, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
TCS food items cold holding in the reach in cooler (crab 46 deg f and dumpling 46 deg f). Tcs food items cold holding in walk in cooler were all above 41 deg f.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Steak, shrimp and chicken hot holding in the steam well were hot holding below 135 deg f.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Yum yum sauce prepped this morning at 800 am was temped at 48 deg f at 300pm.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Yum yum sauce prepped and put in large containers. Not able to cool properly.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Shrimp thawing in meat sink. Submerged in water, but not in water that is running. Shrimp was temped at 53 deg f.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”C71June 25, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Yum yum sauce prepped this morning at 1000 am was temped at 50 deg f at 300;.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Back handsink had a pan in it, and was blocked by the trash can.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Handwashing sink in back kitchen does not have paper towels;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Spray bottle in the front kitchen and two spray bottles in the back by the 3 compartment sink were not labeled;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Veggies in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Multiple containers of food (rolls and sauce) stored uncovered in the reach in cooler. Teriyaki sauce stored uncovered in kitchen;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Wet wiping cloths on sushi prep table;.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Personal items stored on the prep table and in the walk in cooler;.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B84December 11, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.
Trash can blocking hand sink by the back door;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Yum yum sauce in the walk in cooler not date marked;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Veggies stored uncovered in the walk in cooler;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87August 13, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
In use utensil used to scoop rice held in container of water that was 78 deg f. In-use utensils are intermittently stored in a container of water in which the water is maintained at 135°F (57°C) or more and the utensils and container are cleaned at least every 24 hours or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Water dumped out during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Container of breading not labeled. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except forcontainers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Wet wiping cloths on sushi prep table. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 10 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U63July 30, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.
Raw shrimp stored over RTE noodles. Raw shelled eggs stored over veggie mix. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables,P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food;P and (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type,P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented,P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas;P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;(iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection (ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protect.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”TCS food items (chicken and dumplings) cold holding in the reach in cooler located next to the stand up freezer were temped above 41 deg f. There was also a large container of yum yum sauce in the reach in cooler by the register that was out of temperature. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2. of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.P COS: Discarded during inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”In use utensil held in water used to scoop rice was in water that was 77 deg f. All In-use utensils are intermittently stored in a container of water in which the water is maintained at 135°F (57°C) or more and the utensils and container are cleaned at least every 24 hours or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Dumped and re-made during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”After prepping beef, there was raw animal juice on the prep table, and the employee did not clean it. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.P COS: Cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Personal medication stored on shelf above prep area where employees were activly prepping raw beef. 1. Except for medicines that are stored or displayed for retail sale, only those medicines that are necessary for the health of employees shall be allowed in a food service establishment.Pf 2. Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee's use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer's label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children.P COS: Moved during inspection to separate area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed an employee washing hands in the three compartment sink multiple times. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.Pf COS: Corrected employee, and explained the rule.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed a trash can in front of handsink blocking it. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.Pf COS: Moved during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Multiple nonfood contact surfaces (stove top, side of fryer, food/storage containers on outside) have build up of residue. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”C74June 27, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and handwashing & hygiene.
In use utensil held in water used to scoop rice was in water that was 118 deg f. All in use utensils being held in container of water shall be held in 135 deg f temp of water or higher; COS: Water dumped and new container of water 135 deg f replaced it.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”No hot water available in the restroom. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. COS: Hot water was off, but was turned on during inspection.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed a trash can in front of handsink blocking it. Handwashing sinks shall always be maintained accessible at all times; COS: Moved during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Yum yum sauce prepped yesterday morning didn't have a date mark on it. TCS food that is prepped and held for longer than 24 hrs shall be date marked; COS: Date marked during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Sugar, breading not labeled. All food taken out of the original container and placed in a working container shall be always labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Onions and tea stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. All food shall be stored 6" off the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Multiple nonfood contact surfaces (stove top, sides of fryer, racks in walk in, food/storage containers on outside) have build up of residue. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Back door, floors throughout the facility, walls throughout facility, in the walk in cooler (chicken juice) have food/residue build up and need to be cleaned. All physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.
−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)”Personal items (phone, food, drinks) throughout facility and stored next to facility items. All personal items shall be stored in a designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”This inspection deducted 26 points, but only 23 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C74January 17, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Fish/beef stored over noodles. All raw animal food products shall be stored under rte food products; cos: moved during inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Multiple items cold holding walk in cooler above 41 deg f. All tcs cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f; ca: noodles discarded during inspection, and by end of inspection beef was cooling. Door opened and closing multiple times during lunch. Maintenance to look at unit; will recheck temps within 72 hrs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Bowl in handwashing sink. Handsinks shall be only used for handwashing; cos: moved during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Personal items throughout the facility. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing;.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”This inspection deducted 26 points, but only 23 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C75December 22, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.
No paper towels at handwashing sink. Drying provisions shall always be available; added during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Yum yum sauce not date marked. All food prepped and held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked; date marked during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed employee touch noodles with bare hands. Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready to eat food with their bare hands; discarded during inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Container of sugar not labeled. All working containers shall be labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Mop wet and not properly stored to air dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Personal items throughout facility. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 22 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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-087-000136. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
