KINYA
1999 NW 43 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the dish wash machine was at 0 ppm on the first run. After priming it achieved 50 ppm at 114°. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : pork medallions on the cook line flat top, 85°. These were then changed to time as a public health control, and a label with the remaining time was added. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, at the sushi make station: yellow tail 50°, albacore 47°, salmon 48°, tuna 48°, these had all been out in the last 15-40 minutes for prep or orders, none were labeled as such. Items were unwrapped and moved below. The salmon dropped 1° in 9 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Fantastic spray stored on the front line next to clean dishes. The spray was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : the cook line hand wash sink at the swinging doors, had a scoop in it. The scoop was Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed : the only probe thermometer had a dead battery.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed : the 2 cooks under 60 days employed did not have the Employee Reporting form filled out.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : multiple no handle scoops in food product through out the kitchen. These were discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed : the ice scoop on the ice machine ledge, which is soiled.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : multiple drinks throughout the restaurant, over or next to clean dishes or food. These were all moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil on the floor on the cook line. ALSO, the freezer floor had multiple cases on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a rice scoop in 81° water on the cook line. The water was dumped out. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine is soiled.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : multiple food service plates/to go with the food contact faced up and no protection. Multiple items were inverted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed : pots of sprouts at 38° in the walk-in cooler, not covered.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk containers of sugar and rice on the back line are not labeled. English, Spanish and Chinese are required,
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:13 AM.
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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.