SUSHI MATSURI
3906 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.335.1875
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the sushi rice was lacking a time as a public health control time mark. One of the owners went to make a sticker with the adjusted time.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed : in the 3 door glass front reach-in cooler, paper towel used to line a pan of fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the sushi rice was lacking a time as a public health control time mark. One of the owners went to make a sticker with the adjusted time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the exterior of the rice cooker has an accumulation of dried food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed : an eggplant brought to the cook line cutting board with a Product sticker still attached after washing. ALSO, on the front line, an avocado with a sticker in an ice bath with other washed plant food.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the tips of the soda nozzles have buildup.
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. Observed : 1 expired certificate, Binh.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed : avocados in 2 areas on the front line with the labels still attached.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the sushi items in the front line display cases are not labeled for accurate identification.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: prep chef chopping herbs, not being cooked immediately, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. The AOP(Alternative operating procedure) is in process, it is not yet completely filled out, and currently only includes the sushi bar area. It has not been approved yet.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw unpackaged fish stored over un-prepped vegetables in the 3 door glass reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor in the back storage.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the K class silver tank fire extinguisher is surrounded by 2 walls, a refrigerator and then broom handles in front. The sign is also below the top edge of the refrigerator, and is not visible.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a glass with liquid, on the side prep table past the soda machine.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the black reach-in cooler has an accumulation food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee covered drink on the prep table just inside of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior frame of the soda machine in the kitchen is soiled.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: WD-40 and burn spray stored on the black refrigerator.
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed: only August and September were shown.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: the last written plan was not found. A template has been emailed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.