Gainesville, Alachua County

KASAI SUSHI BAR & KITCHEN

4401 NW 25 PL STE C, Gainesville, FL 32606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24447931

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of raw tuna in reduced oxygen packaging at 56F in walk-in-cooler

03F-02-5

Detail 24447936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice at sushi bar with no time mark. Employee advised that rice had been there for three hours ad forty five minutes. Employee discarded rice.

22-02-4

Detail 24447941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24447933

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing dishes in sushi bar handwash sink.

14-05-4

Detail 24447934

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in reach in cooler in kitchen

06-09-1

Detail 24447935

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Six packages of raw tuna in reduced oxygen packaging at 56F in walk-in-cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 24447937

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24447939

Basic - Food stored on floor. mayonnaise container stored on floor in dry goods storage area Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24447930

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( sugar). Handle removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24447932

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of take out tray on floor Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24447940

Basic - Stored food not covered. cut onions in walk-in-cooler Office Time -plan day and send email covered. Manager covered onions Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24447938

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( raspberry ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( drink cans ) in reach in cooler. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut zucchini ) in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

29-42-4

Detail 24001526

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink

22-02-4

Detail 24001527

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin lid at the server soft drink dispensing machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 24001525

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by prep area. Chef restocked paper dispenser Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 24001534

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of food removed (sesame seed ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24001539

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 24001538

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup with drink stored above food in dry goods storage area Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24001536

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Potted plant and candy with ballon on prep table. Employee jacket on box of soy sauce cans in dry goods storage area. Apron hanging on clean ware rack. Employee removed all items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24001524

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.

08B-38-4

Detail 24001531

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24001535

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on fan of cooling unit of walk-in-freezer

10-01-5

Detail 24001529

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( potato flour ).

14-47-4

Detail 24001528

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood threshold at bottom of walk-in-freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24001533

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of take out trays stored on floor in kitchen

08B-17-4

Detail 24001530

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (peppers, broccoli, lettuce ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( beer bottles ) in walk in cooler. Unwashed produce (avocado ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( eel ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved produce to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24001532

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket. employee hung mop/ Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24001537

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sushi bar Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 21

08A-04-5

Detail 23486598

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

41-10-4

Detail 23486592

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored with clean dishes. Manager removed spray paint Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23486590

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

16-37-1

Detail 23486586

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23486593

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

36-34-5

Detail 23486589

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.

14-71-4

Detail 23486602

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on walk-in-cooler handle.

12B-07-4

Detail 23486605

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

08B-49-4

Detail 23486604

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.

40-06-5

Detail 23486595

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

36-17-5

Detail 23486601

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in walk-in-cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23486599

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

14-47-4

Detail 23486594

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.

16-46-4

Detail 23486600

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean plastic bins. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23486588

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.

25-05-4

Detail 23486587

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected. Manager stored filters properly Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23486596

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted at sushi bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 23486603

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sea weed paper not covered at sushi bar. Manager covered sea weed paper Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 23486606

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line on soda gun holster at bar

21-12-4

Detail 23486597

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sushi bar

02D-01-5

Detail 23486591

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

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 23167549

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23167542

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23167546

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

11-27-4

Detail 23167551

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

22-02-4

Detail 23167550

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.

53A-01-7

Detail 23167552

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty has no proof of manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 23167543

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.

53B-01-5

Detail 23167545

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23167544

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

40-06-5

Detail 23167541

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23167540

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.

10-14-5

Detail 23167548

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses. Ice bucket next to kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice bucket over. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23167547

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. Repeat Violation

May 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 22875940

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee bathroom.

14-42-4

Detail 22875942

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 22875941

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in prep area.