Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville

Last inspected:

4860 Sw 31 Pl #10, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has 14 inspections on record spanning from 2022 to September 2025, with 59 total violations averaging 4.2 per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been concentrated in management awareness and employee health policies, with recurring issues around proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections) and employee health reporting (cited in 5 inspections). The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued after 15 violations were found, including 5 high-priority violations; a follow-up inspection on September 17, 2025 found 3 high-priority management awareness violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition. Fire safety violations documented in December 2022 and February 2024 involved propane tank storage inside the building. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
60Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 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

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022011418 $160.00 Oct 1, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the K Class Fire extinguisher by the back door was inaccessible by being covered with jackets and hats. These items were adjusted to give visibility. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed: by the back door, 2 liquid propane tanks stored inside. The outside storage is being reworked to accommodate the tanks.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 20# gas propane tank in kitchen

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections9 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville last inspected?
Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville are: Premises clean, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville had?
Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville find?
Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
Has Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville been fined?
Sensei Asian Bistro in Gainesville has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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