Sensei Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Sensei Asian Bistro has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed : a can of household use raid with the cleaning items. This was moved outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : shucked oysters on the half shell, in the freezer, no invoice, no tag. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: No change **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: in the upright reach-in cooler in the kitchen, raw beef over pork. The items were switched. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: 2 incomplete certificates(missing expiration dates). These were added. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: table top ice maker with scoop handle touching the ice.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two rice scoops stored in 76° water. The water was dumped, scoops are on 4 hour rule. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed: ROP of duck(60 minutes), lamb(90 minutes) and beef(90 minutes), cooked temperature 135, which is below food code requirements. templates were emailed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Email was received by the State. **Time Extended**
03G-46-2
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed: prepped beef stored over lobster in the reach-in freezer.
08A-17-6
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 Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed: ROP of duck(60 minutes), lamb(90 minutes) and beef(90 minutes), cooked temperature 135°, which is below food code requirements. templates were emailed. **Warning**
03G-46-2
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed: ROP lamb lacking a label. Label must be in bold type with all required information. Dark bold marker used to identify and date. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-53-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the bulk co2 tank is not adequately secured. Chain was added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: bone in lamb 57F, cook line flip top reach-in cooler. The lamb was brought out at 12:00. ALSO, chicken in the same reach-in cooler, 45F. Both items past the chill/fill line. Both items were reduced below the chill/fill line, and placed in the lower compartment of **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray chemical stored next to bottled sauces on the lower shelf next to the hand wash sink. ALSO, ice machine cleaning solution stored on top of the ice machine. Both items were moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed: only 1 invoice available for review.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: bare hand contact with raw beef, cutting and weighing. The manager redirected the staff to wash and add gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-17-4
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. Observed lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the co2 tanks were not secured. ALSO, the nitrogen tank was not secured. Chains were added to both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
52
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The manager changed out the sanitizer to a new 5 gallon bucket. 50 ppm at 112F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the 1st left soda gun had a port with buildup. Staff went to scrub and purge the soda gun. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 4 large and 2 small pressurized tanks by the back the back door, not secured. Chains were available, the manager wrapped the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink on the cart by the back door, stored over wrapped chopsticks. Drink moved to the bottom shelf away from single serve. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents (sanitizer).
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager chained tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (sugar). Manager removed bowls from sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense sugar. Manager removed bowl from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide and Nitrogen tank not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager chained both tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponge used to clean dishes at three compartment sink .
21-23-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket not inverted or protected on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (oranges) stored above ready to eat food items (Wasabi Sauce)in reach-in Cooler . Manager moved items and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (jasmine drops) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sensei Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sensei Asian Bistro on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sensei Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sensei Asian Bistro.
How does Sensei Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Sensei Asian Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Sensei Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sensei Asian Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sensei Asian Bistro 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 Sensei Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sensei Asian Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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