BLUE SAKE
1425 MAIN ST SUITES IJK, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-424-9771
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 64oz can bamboo shoot damaged 1 5lb can of oyster sauce damage
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1lb of tuna thawed in bag in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by push cart. Operator moved cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator moved containers.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed bowl.
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. Packaged tuna defrosted in packaging. Packaging stated to remove from plastic before thawing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of bamboo shoots and 1 damaged can of oyster sauce stored with undamaged product.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour unlabeled in kitchen.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish above ready to eat spring rolls. Operator moved fish and shrimp.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ground spicy tuna 7lbs thawed in bag. Bag specified do not thaw in bag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by push cart. Operator moved push cart
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container stored in handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed container.
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. 7lbs of Spicy Tuna thawed in bag.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing Apple Watch
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen under hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink at sushi station. Provided, operator with hand wash sign. Posted at sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages next to customer food. Operator moved beverages to employee section of cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Raw beef in ziplock bags above packaged edamame. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (44F - Cold Holding) in large enclosed containers. Operator states he mentioned temperatures. Both foods were prepared yesterday. Both food items relocated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container sitting in hand wash sink. Operatormrelocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Operator added date mark to rice.
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. Ahi tuna partially thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler. Label states to remove from package. Since fish was partially frozen, operator removed from package at time of inspection.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to portion rice in containers.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Operator was able to determine the time the rice was placed on time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade sauces. Operator was able to determine the prep date an dated accordly
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler cardboard lining shelf. Operator removed cardboard
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- rice, sauce, rice noodles Walk in freezer- cooked rice
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used at the bottom of plastic containers containing food in glass front refrigerator across from 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator placed all foods on ice. Unit not holding proper temperature.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Spring rolls containing pork heated to 114F and held over fryer awaiting second heating per cook
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting boards with an accumulation of mold like substance stored next to wire rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink behind the sushi bar
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any CFM at time of inspection. Staff stated that the managers come in later
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees involved in food preparation with no CFM present.
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 present staff were able to show proof of employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- rice, sauce, rice noodles Walk in freezer- cooked rice
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Spring rolls containing pork heated to 114F and held over fryer awaiting second heating per cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons used to scoop rice stored in standing water 84F
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in Refrigerator unit on cook line.
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.