Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville
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3222 Sw 35 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville has received 11 inspections since January 2022, documenting 82 total violations—more than 7.4 violations per inspection, well above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in six of the facility's last eight inspections, with employee health reporting violations appearing in every inspection from September 2024 forward. Time as a control measure for food safety, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, and chemical storage violations have recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. On September 13, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following findings of employee health reporting violations, handwashing procedure violations, improper hand/arm washing, shell stock requirement violations, and failure to provide consumer advisories. A subsequent callback inspection on September 16, 2024 documented compliance with the prior violation. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite 21 violations, including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, time as a control, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food source.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville last inspected?
- Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville had?
- Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville find?
- Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Koto Hibachi Express in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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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