Sushi Matsuri

3906 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sushi Matsuri has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sushi Matsuri's latest score of 67 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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: prep chef chopping herbs, not being cooked immediately, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. The AOP(Alternative operating procedure) is in process, it is not yet completely filled out, and currently only includes the sushi bar area. It has not been approved yet.

09-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw unpackaged fish stored over un-prepped vegetables in the 3 door glass reach-in cooler.

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor in the back storage.

08B-38-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a glass with liquid, on the side prep table past the soda machine.

12B-07-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-39-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the black reach-in cooler has an accumulation food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior frame of the soda machine in the kitchen is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee covered drink on the prep table just inside of the kitchen.

12B-07-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observe open employee drink on prep table.

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several male employees at front preparation counter with no hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of oil on floor behind grill **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Matsuri last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Matsuri on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Matsuri?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Matsuri.

How does Sushi Matsuri compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Sushi Matsuri most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Sushi Matsuri's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Matsuri means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sushi Matsuri inspected?

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

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