KUMO JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI
15634 NW US HWY 441 STE F · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 4
52-03-4Intermediate – 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**
16-32-5Intermediate – 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.
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 10
12B-07-4Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – 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.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in dry storage hallway, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink on cooks line.
14-47-4Basic – 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.
25-06-4Basic – 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**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In sanitizer buckets.
21-38-4Basic – 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.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.