BLU KOUZINA ST ARMANDS LLC
25 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS, Sarasota FL 34236 · 9417265824
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed the beef below the lamb.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked lamb in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Chef removed the chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized the can opener. Mixer head soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the mixer head.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small preparation table blocking the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Chef removed the table.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass bottles stored in the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the bottles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the wait station area.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in coolers. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored over canned soft drinks in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of wine in the dry storage area. Employee removed the spray bottles.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef changed gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized washed their hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the onions.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in both walk in coolers. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in sanitizer on the cook line. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the pork.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled Employee labeled the bottles.
Food stored on floor. Bus tub of tomatoes stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Manager removed, sanitized the knives and discarded the block.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler #2. Manager removed the produce.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler to the left of the grill. Manager removed the fish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of quaternary sanitizer tablets stored next to food in the dry storage area. Manager removed the containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler next to the salad preparation area soiled. Employee clothe reach in cooler.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed the beef below the lamb.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in a sanitizer solution in the kitchen. Owner removed the knives to be ran though the dishwasher.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the left side of the salad make line soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.