Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3720 Nw 13 St Ste 1, Gainesville, FL 32609Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has accumulated 405 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended in seven of the last nine inspections. Fire safety records document blocked exits in dry storage and a fire extinguisher that remained non-functional for months in 2018. The restaurant received one disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
10.4
violations / inspection
10.4 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
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024019521 | $800.00 | Jan 22, 2024 | Orlando |
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the exit in dry storage has multiple boxes blocking egress.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher in the storage room, indicator is in the red. - From follow-up inspection 2018-07-09: No change. - From follow-up inspection 2018-07-24:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher in the storage room, indicator is in the red. - From follow-up inspection 2018-07-09: No change.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher in the storage room, indicator is in the red.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 4 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville last inspected?
- Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville had?
- Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville find?
- Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville been fined?
- Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Gainesville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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