Sake Express

798 W Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sake Express, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up two times.

Sake Express' latest score of 86 sits above the Monroe average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shrimp and scallops in 2 door reach-in coolers not covered when stored. CA food items must be covered when stored so as to prevent contamination. COS PIC covered items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Ice build-up on freezer line in walk-in freezer.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily marked/stained.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance on backboard inside ice machine. CA:PIC instructed to clean ice machine more frequently so as to prevent mold-like build-up. COS:PIC instructed employee to clean ice machine

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Ice build-up on walk-in freezer condenser line, floor, & door frame

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease build-up in vent-hood. Increase cleaning frequency of vent-hood do as to prevent grease build-up

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed front drink machine ice chute dirty with build-up. CA: PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency to prevent build-up

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Multiple warped strainers and kitchen utensils in back of kitchen drying rack

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Heavy grime, spills, food debris, etc. on floors, walls, ceilings throughout Main Kitchen area not cleaned at a high enough frequency

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Microwave and kitchen equipment accumulated with food debris/grease. (Can opener as well)>CA: PIC informed to increase cleaning frequency

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Broccoli and mushrooms on prep-table not properly re-sealed/covered>CA: PIC informed to cover/re-seal all food items when not in current use

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Heavy grime, spills, food debris, grease on floors, walls, ceilings, and vent hood throughout main kitchen area not cleaned at a high enough frequency

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Litter & trash in dumpster area

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Litter & trash on dumpster floor attracting flies/pests

511-6-1.06(5)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Carpet near ice machine in dry storage

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Heavy grime, spills, food debris, grease on floors, walls, ceilings throughout main kitchen area not cleaned at a high enough frequency

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sake Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sake Express on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sake Express?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sake Express.

How does Sake Express compare to other restaurants in Monroe?

Sake Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Monroe average of 80.

Has Sake Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sake Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sake 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 Sake Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sake Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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