Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville
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4780 Nw 39 Ave Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32606Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi operates a 100-seat restaurant in Gainesville serving sushi and hibachi cuisine. The facility has recorded 111 violations across 13 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including handwashing failures in 5 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 4 inspections. An August 2023 inspection yielded 12 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, though a subsequent callback inspection found full compliance. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions: flammable materials stored near ignition sources in February 2022 and electrical wiring in disrepair with a missing smoke detector in the kitchen in September 2025. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 found 15 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville last inspected?
- Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville had?
- Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville find?
- Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi INC in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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