Kushi & CO
104 SE 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103237
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection2 intermediate, 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the cutting board hanging on the wall is stained.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed : 3 staff do not have proof of Certified Food Manager.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed : rice scoops in 87° water next to the grill. The water was dumped from both cups.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed : a drink thermos on the front prep table. This was moved below.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed : a cloth in use under the cutting board.
Sanitizer bucket/pouch stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed : a pre-moistened sanitizer wipes pouch stored on the prep surface with cutting boards. This pouch was moved to the window sill.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed : the unisex restroom attached to the building lacks a covered receptacle.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed : the mop was not in a position to effectively self dry, in the ringer.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.