Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville
Last inspected:
5150 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL 32608Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, moderately above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were concentrated in employee health policy (cited in 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), and chemical storage (4 inspections), indicating recurring management gaps in staff illness reporting and food handling practices. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A July 29, 2025 inspection documented 21 violations including employee health policy and chemical storage failures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation; the facility was reinspected on July 30 and achieved compliance. Fire safety violations for blocked exit paths were documented on both July 29 and December 4, 2025. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority handwashing and chemical storage issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 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· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville last inspected?
- Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville had?
- Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville find?
- Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mahzu Sushi and Grill 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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