Koji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
70
Score
Koji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, located at 4938 Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on December 23, 2025. This inspection resulted in one major and five minor violations, including issues with cleaned and sanitized food-contact surfaces and preventing contamination during food preparation and storage. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over four scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Violations — Dec 23, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold build up on the soda spout at the bar. Advised PIC to clean the soda spout daily to avoid build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cheese cake stored not covered in the reach in cooler. Also, several items not covered or protected in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC to cover all food items to protect from contamination. Observed soiled utensils in the mop sink. All dishes should be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink or dishwasher.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives being rinsed in the handwashing sink on the front-end of establishment (sushi area). Advised employee to wash dishes in the 3-compartment sink (COS). Also, owner will make the first sink into a rinse sink on the sushi line and leave the handwashing sink in place.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed employee's hats stored with single use items on the shelf in the kitchen. Advised PIC to relocate the food contact items.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a cardboard box being used to store clean dishes on. Advised PIC to remove the soiled cardboard box because it is absorbent.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the HVAC vents in the kitchen with a build up (dust). The vents must be cleaned to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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