ARASHI YAMA SUSHI AND HIBACHI INC
4780 NW 39 AVE SUITE 1 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Dish machine across from fryers, 0 ppm. **Warning**
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 cook line: noodles (51F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Inspector discussed storing item deeper in pan with operator. Item stored on cart in front of cook line: eggs (71F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on cart two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated item would be held using time as a control going forward. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
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. Three employees missing employee reporting agreement.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates expired.
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
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 fryers. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of creamer stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed creamer from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Cases of chicken and fish stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle located on cook line. Manager had employee place tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy. Cabinet shelves in sushi prep area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water in prep area. Manager placed shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:42 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.