Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville
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5141 Sw 91st Way Ste I-101, Gainesville, FL 32608Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville has been emergency-closed once, on October 22, 2020, for roach activity. Across 20 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 89 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 5 inspections, and food condition violations (time as a control, food not in good condition, consumer advisory) in at least 7 inspections. A fire safety violation for portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented on February 2, 2017. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 identified 8 high-priority violations including employee health policy, employee health reporting, and handwashing procedures, yet was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 22, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville last inspected?
- Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville last shut down?
- Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville was last shut down on October 22, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville had?
- Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville find?
- Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- Has Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Samba Brazilian Kitchen in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Volcanic Sushi + Sake (2017).
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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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