Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville
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5200 Nw 43 St Ste 509, Gainesville, FL 32606Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville has 26 inspections on record dating from 2016 to March 2026, with 186 total violations averaging 7.2 per inspection—nearly 40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures but has been issued three administrative complaints, recommending formal disciplinary proceedings, in the past twelve months alone: July 2025 (39 violations including shell stock requirements and allergen awareness failures), March 2025 (11 violations including management awareness and improper time-as-control procedures), and December 2024 (14 violations including chemical storage and toxic substance control). High-priority violations have been persistent across inspections, with improper cooking temperatures cited in at least 5 of the last 6 inspections, management awareness failures in 3 consecutive inspections between March and July 2025, and chemical storage violations appearing in multiple recent inspections. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority failures in hand washing, food contact surface cleanliness, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville last inspected?
- Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville had?
- Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville find?
- Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Volcanic Sushi & Sake in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Volcanic Sushi & Sake 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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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