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SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR

3720 NW 13 ST STE 1, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1103196

๐Ÿฑ Japanese/Sushi โ„น๏ธ
Latest inspection
September 17, 2026 ยท 25 findings ยท 5 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
16
Clean inspections
6
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
May 18, 2026

The latest inspection on September 17, 2026 shows 25 observation rows: 5 critical, 5 major, and 15 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked veggies (78F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding) items at room temperature on cooks line for 3 hours, employees stated they may place items on time control and discard after lunch hours.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks line, employees added moved raw below. Fish egg in portioned container over ice cream in reach in freezer located in storage room.
  • [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on side ledge of ice machine that is soiled with dust.
  • [12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched neck then grabbed wrapped margarine and placed back in cooler.
  • [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining back table near back door.
  • [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on rice container is burnt/warped/no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • [29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under ice machine slow draining.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan over Handwash sink by ice machine.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and container in Handwash sink on cooks line, employee moved items.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in back of kitchen.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach next to mayo and sanitizer next to corn starch in dry storage room.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf above server prep table in back kitchen, employees added moved drink.
  • [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels lining grease on plate of bacon.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink by ice machine.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door sun shining through bottom indicating a gap.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Margarine bucket on floor in walk in cooler. Eggs on floor in walk in cooler.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease over flat top. Top shelf above server back prep soiled with dust. Handles on bulk seasoning containers soiled. Ice machine bottom of the lid is soiled. The door jam is soiled on walk in cooler door. Exterior of sauce dispenser by dish/prep area.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of ice chute on drink machine.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in back of kitchen. At Handwash sink in hibachi dining room.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler by dish area.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop in rice container.
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor by reach in cooler at sushi bar.
  • [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in dry storage not sealed.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with food splash in kitchen.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 122F on cooks line. Rice scoops in water by rice cookers.
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