Deh'ya

104 Se 1St Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

African

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Deh'ya stretching back to 2022. Deh'ya was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest reach in freezer gasket soiled. Security camera with condensation/grease above metal knife strip. Knife sharpener/steel the handle is soiled, employee moved to dish area to be washed.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tempeh thawing at room temperature, manager placed item in reach in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment cutting cabbage adding seasoning letting food sit in cooler for 1 week then serving food item for an additional week. **Warning**

03G-46-1

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cutting cabbage adding seasoning letting food sit in cooler for 1 week then serving food item for an additional week. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies made and packaged at a local licensed bakery sold at this establishment lacking any type of labeling.

02D-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside keg cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board (on reach cooler by ice machine) edges are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler with exposed insulation on door (by keg cooler).

14-11-5

Oct 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm, operator added more bleach, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions and peppers (50F - Cold Holding) item cooked 2 days ago, cooler left opened during rush, operator placed in freezer. 44 potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) tall reach in cooler across from wok station, bottom items were 41 or below top ones were higher than 41. Operator placed bags of ice inside cooler. Rice 43 and potatoes 46**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in cooler nearest the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Siracha bottles reused for oil, lime juice, water etc.

25-32-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on shelf above seasoning/oil on dry storage shelf.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to reach in cooler holding beverages. Reach in cooler next to beer keg cooler where the door has been cracked on the inside exposing insulation. Reach in freezer door the top is rusted.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled. Gasket soiled on drink reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deh'ya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deh'ya on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deh'ya?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Deh'ya.

How does Deh'ya compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Deh'ya most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Deh'ya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deh'ya have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deh'ya means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Deh'ya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deh'ya is inspected around two times per year on average.

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