Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant

111 Main (A) St A, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Lincolnton average of 92. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed food in cooler at sushi station temping ~50f CA: ensure cooler is repaired or replaced ASAP
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed prepped food in coolers with no date marking CA: ensure all prepped food is dated with discard date 7 days after prep, including prep date
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen door, front doors with gaps, flies in kitchen CA: ensure all exterior doors seal properly
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed coolers, hood, with food/slime buildup CA: ensure all equipment is clean effectively
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed RIC behind sushi bar temping above 41F CA: ensure all cold holding units are temping at or below 41F, repair/replace cooler COS: food moved to different cooler
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish in ROP stating to remove package before thawing in cooler (reduced oxygen packaging) CA: ALWAYS follow thawing instructions on ROP fish COS: thawed fish discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops in large containers of rice, sugar with handles in food/no handles CA: ensure all scoops have handles, handles are stored ABOVE top of food
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed significant standing water in dish area; porous floor CA: ensure floor is always cleanable - smooth and hard - and standing water is removed
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in exterior doors CA: ensure ALL exterior doors close all the way with no gaps, proper seals
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Nov 12, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant.

How does Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lincolnton?

Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincolnton average of 92.

Has Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.