Cartersville, Bartow County

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

402 E CHURCH ST STE 112 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
49
Jun 11, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 4911 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tilapia being represented as red snapper on the sushi and hibachi menu. Red snapper is listed on the menu and when PIC was asked to locate the red snapper in the cooler, tilapia was given. Tilapia is not listed anywhere on the menu. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. All menu items with red snapper will be removed.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shell eggs stored above carrots in the prep top cooler. CA: Raw animal foods shall stored separately from fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods. COS: PIC relocated raw shell eggs.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked rice that did not cool to 41F within 6 hours; rice was made and dated for the day prior (6/10) and at 45F in a large, tightly wrapped bin in the walk-in cooler. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. COS: PIC discarded rice.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations approved source, food contact surfaces clean, cooling, separation, date marking, toxic substances. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed CFSM is unable to access training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed significant black build up caked onto the soda nozzles at the drink fountain. Observed black build up in interior portion of the bulk ice machine. Observed interior of microwave with significant, dried food debris. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch. COS: Soda nozzles were removed for cleaning. Ice bin will be drained and properly cleaned.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed house made teriyaki sauce that expired at the end of the day on 6/9 still in use in bulk containers in the walk-in cooler and working squeeze bottles throughout the kitchen. CA: A food that requires date marking shall be discarded it if exceeds 7 days. COS: PIC discarded

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed working container of a toxic item with no label to identify the contents. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of air freshener and vape refills stored above dry foods on the dry storage shelf. Observed bottles of cleaner stored in direct contact with server trays. CA: Toxic substances shall stored so they are not above above food and separately from clean equipment. COS: All toxic items were relocated.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food stored directly on the floor. CA: Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location at least 6" off the ground. COS: PIC relocated food.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled working containers of food throughout the kitchen. Observed the majority of raw fish used for sushi removed from their original packaging and re-wrapped with no label to identify the different raw foods. CA: Working containers and re-packaged food shall be labelled with the common name of the food.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed interior of microwave not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had microwave cleaned.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop with handle in contact with food in bulk sugar and rice containers. CA: Scoops should be stored to prevent contamination of food COS: CFSM adjusted scoops in containers to not allow handle to touch food

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 8311 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed PIC not performing duties; unauthorized personnel in the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Children are not permitted to be in the kitchen. PIC instructed child to leave kitchen area.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: PIC already has blank forms. All employees must read and sign and agreements will be kept on file at the facility for health department review.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen not stored in single service beverage cups with a lid and straw. CA: Discussed with PIC. Drinks were removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee washing dishes in hand wash sink. CA: Discussed with PIC. Hand wash sinks must be used for washing hands only. Employee moved to the three compartment sink to finish washing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. CA: PIC moved paper towels to the sink.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no chlorine sanitizer (0ppm on inspector test strip) present in the mechanical ware washing machine. CA: PIC had employee change out sanitizer bucket and prime the sanitizer tubing. Dishwasher was verified to be working properly (100ppm). Discussed not using mouth to prime or clear tubes of blockages.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food contact surface not clean to sight and touch; drink nozzles at soda fountain machine had black build up. CA: PIC had employee remove nozzles for cleaning. Discussed more frequent routine cleaning.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food (lettuce, sauces) stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC relocated so they were on a shelf at least 6 inches off the ground.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees handling food without wearing a hair restraint. CA: Employees put on hats.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items stored with facility food items and single-use items. CA: PIC relocated all personal items so they are stored separately.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food with scoops/utensils stored with the handle directly laying in the food. CA: PIC removed all hands out of the food.

Aug 20, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 785 violations

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(f) - parasite destruction (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no parasite destruction letter in facility. CA: Placed all raw sushi iitems on hold until letter is obtained.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a container of raw shell eggs stored in a bulk container of cooked rice. CA: PIC removed the eggs from the rice. Rice will be reheated to 165F o greater

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple sauce bottles not correctly labeled with common name of sauce. CA: PIC will label all sauces.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several single use soda bottles being used to hold soy sauce on carts. CA: Discussed not reusing single service items for any reason. PIC discarded the bottles

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several single use liquor bottles storing water to clean grills. CA: Discussed with PIC that those bottes cannot be reused once empty.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw salmon and steak stored above cooked rice inside of the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC to rearrange food items according to the minimum internal cook temperatures. PIC had employee rearrange cooler. Will give PIC hand-out.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the concentration of sanitizer in the dishwashing machine reading 0ppm on the chlorine testing strips. CA: Notified PIC. PIC will have dishwasher serviced. Advised PIC to use 3-compartment sink until dishwasher is serviced. PIC will contact health department once serviced.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sanitizing wet wiping cloths store on prep tables. CA: Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored back into sanitizer buckets in between uses. PIC removed wet wiping cloths.