Tamaya Sushi

3102 Sw 34 St Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32608
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tamaya Sushi, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: at the sushi bar, the types of fish are not labeled on the staff side of the display cooler for the various items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: No change. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
May 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: menu identifies most, yet not all items. Owner was advised to fix this prior to opening. ALSO, the to go menu is not clear on all raw items. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: at the sushi bar, the types of fish are not labeled on the staff side of the display cooler for the various items.
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
82
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamaya Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamaya Sushi on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Tamaya Sushi compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tamaya Sushi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tamaya Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tamaya Sushi 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 Tamaya Sushi inspected?

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