SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
3720 NW 13 ST STE 1 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Item stored on cook line: cooked chicken (88F – Cooling). Manager stated chicken prepared at 10:00 am, temperature taken at 2:00 pm. Manager stated item was in the process of cooling as they planned to move chicken to walk-in cooler to continue cooling.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored on cook line: cooked chicken (88F – Cooling). Manager stated chicken prepared at 10:00 am, temperature taken at 2:00 pm. Manager stated item was in the process of cooling as they planned to move chicken to walk-in cooler to continue cooling.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cucumbers in front counter reach-in cooler. Manager moved tuna to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up cigarettes and phone then proceeded to prep broccoli without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: tofu (52F – Cold Holding). Manager stated tofu placed in cooler the previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: tofu (52F – Cold Holding). Manager stated tofu placed in cooler the previous day.
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese in storage area reach-in cooler. Employee stated cream cheese prepared the previous morning.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salad lettuce in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink was at 54F two hours after being prepared. Salad lettuce was at 52F three hours after being prepared. Manager moved lettuce to reach-in freezer to continue cooling, manager stated they would store lettuce in walk-in cooler going forward. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and knife stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Manager purchased thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area beneath dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 17
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf next to back door where bags of onions are stored.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of cappuccino in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager removed cappuccino from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and cigarettes stored on dish area table. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle for cook line rice cooker in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of broccolini stored on kitchen floor. Employee placed broccoli on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager moved ice scoop to dish area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook line stored in standing water, 87F. Manager returned spatulas to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster on side of building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli without washing broccoli. Manager had employee wash broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water next to kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi area. Manager removed towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:02 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.