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KUMO JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI

15634 NW US HWY 441 STE F · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714328
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752821
DBPR license1103329

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate52-03-4

Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. House roll advertised with snow crab, crunchy roll advertised with snow crab, Alachua roll with snow crab, volcano roll, Godzilla roll, pink lady, kumo roll. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Uses chlorine has quaternary ammonia strips.

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple sushi rolls that contains fish egg on menu does not indicate raw. (Shrimp tempura roll, spider roll.) **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee drink over single service spoons on shelf at front counter.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over single service straws. Phones next to rice cooker. Gum and chia seeds on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in dry storage hallway, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line.

#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under cutting board at front counter.

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes at sushi area with food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature.

#9Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In sanitizer buckets.

#10Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front of rice warmer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.