Kasai Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Kasai Sushi six times, with records going back to 2024. Kasai Sushi was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored with clean dishes. Manager removed spray paint **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above avocado's in reach in cooler Manager moved raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi in rice open three days ago not labeled
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No text strips for dishmachine or three-compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Korean dumpling sauce prepared three days earlier with no date mark.. Manager placed date on container **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above walk-in-cooler in kitchen stained.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on walk-in-cooler handle.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container stored on prep table at sushi bar a one container stored above clean dishes. Manager removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee partially eaten food with fork stored on soy sauce containers. Manager removed container food container.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored over drink bottles at front bar, jacket stored over ice cream paper and service film. Manager removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in walk-in-cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food container stored on floor under shelves in walk-in-freezer. Two containers of soy sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Threshold to walk-in-cooler make of unsealed wood.
14-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean plastic bins. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce ( avocado ) located in prep table at sushi bar with produce stickers still on produce. Employee advised that avocado's were washed and being used at sushi bar for orders.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected. Manager stored filters properly **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted at sushi bar.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sea weed paper not covered at sushi bar. Manager covered sea weed paper **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line on soda gun holster at bar
29-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sushi bar
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( salt, sesame seed ) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager put label on containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
25
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat chicken and dumplings on shelf in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee place salmon on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler next to fryers: liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated eggs placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed ice in eggs to reduce temperature, 36F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat vegetables and placed the vegetables on plate. Manager had employee reheat vegetables, 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided written procedure for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty has no proof of manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table next to kitchen entrance. Microwave on shelf across from cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Manager discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to soda box on shelf beneath prep table next to kitchen entrance. Manager moved purse to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses. Ice bucket next to kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
30
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in prep area.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kasai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kasai Sushi on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kasai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kasai Sushi.
How does Kasai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Kasai Sushi most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Kasai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kasai Sushi have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kasai Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kasai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kasai Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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