Nikko Japanese Restaurant

1532 74 Hwy N, Tyrone, GA 30290
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Nikko Japanese Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Nikko Japanese Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Tyrone average of 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed containers stored on top of food in coolers. CA: Food shall be stored where it is not contaminated.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls being used as scoops. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above product line.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed wood being used at the bar. CA: Non food contact surfaces shall be corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bananas stored in hand sink and hibachi cart blocking hand sink. COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be accessible to employees at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink being used as a dump sink. COS. PIC informed employees that hand sinks are for handwashing only. CA: Hand sinks shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
82
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed residential pesticides in the facility. COS. Pesticides removed from facility. CA: Chemicals shall be used according to their conditions of use, including residential pesticides only in residential settings.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed weather strip coming loose at back door. RCA: Replace weather strip. CA: Facility shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikko Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikko Japanese Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikko Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nikko Japanese Restaurant.

How does Nikko Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tyrone?

Nikko Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tyrone average of 85.

Has Nikko Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nikko Japanese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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