Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville

Last inspected:

5150 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Mahzu 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.

25Inspections
160Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the marked Exit door by the restrooms was blocked with buckets. These were moved to give access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the marked exit door by the restrooms is blocked with boxes.

Mahzu Sushi and Grill in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 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 December 4, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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.
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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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