Athens, Clarke County

Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express

1055 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 101 ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 9, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease buildup on upper walls and ceilings of kitchen.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily marked.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting board by grill and multiple in back kitchen heavily marked.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 drinking out of Vitamin Water bottle in kitchen and place on top of prep table. Corrective action (CA): All employee drinks must be in disposable cup with lid & straw, placed away and below from food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use (FUELS) items. Drink discarded.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease buildup on walls of kitchen.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

One dead roach found under 3-compartment sink.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink in reusable travel thermos in kitchen. CA: All employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. Drink removed from kitchen. COS