Rincon, Effingham County

Tomo Japanese Restaurant

591 S COLUMBIA AVE RINCON, GA 31326

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 13, 2026
City
Rincon
County
Effingham
Inspections
5

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 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of sauces and seasonings missing labels without the common name of food/seasonings or spices.

CA: PIC labeled food items with common name of food.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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: Yes

Observed no sanitizer reading at the dish machine.

CA: PIC repaired the dish machine (for the second inspection in a row). Still had PIC call to have dish machine serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the bottom of a bowl (containing raw beef) stored atop raw beef in the Roll Top Prep Cooler.

CA: Saran wrap was placed atop the raw beef, creating a barrier in between the raw beef and the bottom of the bowl (by PIC).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food splatter on the wall behind the rear ice bin.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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 sanitizer reading at the dish machine when initially tested.

CA: PIC changed sanitizer bin and primed machine. Machine worked properly after adjustments.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple RTE TCS food items, prepped or removed from their original packaging, and remaining in the facility for over 24 hours, not date marked (sliced vegetables, RTE Egg Rolls, sauces, cooked pasta, etc.).

CA: Items were labeled by employees.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a mop, not actively in use, standing head down and not hung to dry.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink pitchers stored uncovered in the rear kitchen area.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a pep counter in the front kitchen area.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items in reach-in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. Observed dry food uncovered atop prep station. CA: PIC covered food items.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of soups and sauces in reach-in cooler unidentifiable and no food label on items. CA: PIC labeled food items with common name of food.