Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3102 Sw 34 St Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32608Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville has accumulated 144 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. The location previously operated as Sweet Buns Bakery from 2018 to 2020, and fire safety violations persisted across both operators, including repeated citations for blocked exits and inaccessible fire extinguishers. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines.
Most recent closure: January 15, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021004123 | $400.00 | Jan 15, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the dining room door at the back of the dining room, is blocked by a moveable screen and boxes. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the exit path to the dining area back door is blocked by a moveable partition wall.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher by the back door, blocked by rolling racks. Both racks were moved for access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher by the back door is blocked by delivery/supplies stacked up on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher by the back door covered by boxes. Access is currently available from one point, but not visible from anywhere but that point. More boxes were moved to give access and visibility. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville last inspected?
- Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville last shut down?
- Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville was last shut down on January 15, 2021 for fly 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 Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville are: Employee health policy, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville had?
- Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville find?
- Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tamaya Sushi 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville been fined?
- Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tamaya Sushi in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sweet Buns Bakery (2018-2020).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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