Sushi 2 Go

1412 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Sushi 2 Go appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Sushi 2 Go on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the dining area soda machine has mold like substance on the drain pan.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the front line hand wash sink is out of order. The drain line is cracked, the part has been ordered to ship. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall/door soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the back door has an AC of grease soil.
36-27-5
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed: cook line staff preparing sushi rolls after hand wash. No Alternative operating procedure. Alternative operating procedure form was emailed to the owner. Owner directed staff to wear gloves until further notice. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: liquid egg in a pan in the residential reach-in cooler 46F. ALSO, soy milk in the glass 3 sliding door reach-in cooler 44F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the dining area soda nozzles have an Accumulation of debris on the diffusers.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an no guest insulated cup on the prep table at the end of the cook line.
12B-07-4
64
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the residential reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris in the bottom.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unsealed water bottle stored on dry goods next to sriracha.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: the signs at the hand wash sink only state, hand wash sink only.
31B-04-4
82
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: license expired on 6-1-2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: ginger draining in the front line hand wash sink. The ginger was removed. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, the mid hand wash sink by the fryer has a metal scrub in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the dining area soda nozzles are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: rice and sugar scoops lacking a handle. These were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior of the bulk rice container is soiled.
23-03-4
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cup lids stored on the floor in office. Manager placed box on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice. Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat food items in reach-in Cooler. Manager moved unwashed produce to bottoms shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi 2 Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi 2 Go on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi 2 Go?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi 2 Go.

How does Sushi 2 Go compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Sushi 2 Go most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Sushi 2 Go's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi 2 Go have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi 2 Go 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 Sushi 2 Go inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi 2 Go is inspected around three times per year on average.