BLUE KOI
3801 MCINTOSH ROAD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 561-633-6748
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant currently licensed as a non-seating and has 8 seats available, and operator is unaware if he is on municipal or a septic tank. Emailed operator a change of seating form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only manager certification expired 8/6/25
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in their rice. Operator removed it.
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. Observed the operator take rop frozen fish from the freezer to defrost without removing the fish. Operator removed the fish.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the owner wearing a smart watch while preparing food. Operator removed it.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug. Operator stated that WastePro refused to put one on.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed 4hr tphc rice not time marked. Operator stated it had been made approximately 1hr ago and time marked it accordingly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator wash his hands in a prep sink. Instructed the operator on proper hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls used as scoops in dry food containers. Operator removed them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the back ceiling vent with dust build up.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug on there new dumpsters.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the operator wipe his nose and then handle a single service container without changing gloves. Had operator wash hands and change gloves.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading to the ware washing area not self closing.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of insecticide labeled for household use only in the chemical storage area. Operator removed can from establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the cook area and warewash area hand wash sinks. Operator placed more paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood vent in the kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door leading to warewashing area not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no proof of salmon being farm raised or pellet fed. Operator had supplier email him proof of parasite destruction and pelt fed.
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. Observed rice with no time marking. Operator had mad rice at approximately 1 hr ago and time marked it accordingly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the sushi area with dishes and cleaner inside. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back kitchen hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a time as a public health control sheet.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Expired licenses: Diaz F, Hernandez L.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning liquids through the establishment. Operator wrote on one of the bottles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on the sushi prep table. Operator disposed of drink.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant currently licensed as a non-seating and has 8 seats available, and operator is unaware if he is on municipal or a septic tank. Emailed operator a change of seating form.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and other food stored on the floor of the dry storage area and back kitchen. Operator placed items onto shelves.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between a shelf and the wall above the 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the back kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under the cutting boards on the sushi prep table. Operator removed wiping cloths.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back entrance to the kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in the employees sectioned off personal area.
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.