Koiya Japanese Express

1603 E 1St St, Vidalia, GA 30474
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Koiya Japanese Express five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“In-use utensils” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Koiya Japanese Express' 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee cups not in a single-use cup with lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed cup being used to sugar from container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in standing water after being used.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease on the hood vents at the grill
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks in floor in back area near walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed seasonings taken out of their original container and placed in an unlabeled container
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed small plastic cup being used as scoop stored in the seasoning.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in a container of stagnant water
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks in the floor in back area near the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed steak stored uncovered in bottom on prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee without proper hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensil stored in steak with handle touching product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koiya Japanese Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koiya Japanese Express on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koiya Japanese Express?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Koiya Japanese Express.

How does Koiya Japanese Express compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Koiya Japanese Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Koiya Japanese Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Koiya Japanese Express have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Koiya Japanese Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Koiya Japanese Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Koiya Japanese Express is inspected around three times per year on average.