BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed wall in disrepair near prep sink at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed at shelves near WIC entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed assorted medicine containers stored on top of preparation area at cook line. Operator removed it and stored it properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Bamboo Shoots dented at dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation touching raw chicken and ready to eat diced peppers and not washed hands.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touched face and immediately grabbed clean utensil without washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of Sushi Sticks at reach in freezer at cook line.

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed one bottle of WD-40 stored next to clean utensils and rice cooker at table in front of triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it and stored properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of soy sauce in front of chest freezer at storage area.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of rice and soy sauce container stored on the floor at kitchen area in front of walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water with a temperature of 77F.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents soiled inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed soiled hood system at cook line area.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at shelf next to hand wash sink at cook line area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles, carrots diced bell pepper containers not covered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil in the back area floor

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (55F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per owner, product placed inside unit for cooling on the previous night.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (55F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per owner, product placed inside unit for cooling on the previous night.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife sharpener stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at ware washing and back food storage areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor near chest freezer at back storage area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Advised operator to place product inside reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of flour at back storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at storage area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee ice creams stored inside 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line. Observed employee beverage inside preparation cooler at cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on floor at front area. Observed plastic container of noodles and cooking oil stored on floor at back storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Operator inverted trays. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, avocados and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. Manager removed item and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer at storage area. Observed raw beef stored over vegetable patties at reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (68F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, less than 2 hours. Advised operator to take item to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Observed sushi rice not time marked at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of noodles stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce and ginger stored on floor at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer heavily soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of single service trays stored on floor at front area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on establishment plans hand sink in ware washing area. Currently established is missing hand sink in ware washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Operator has hired contractor to install new sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items in coolers missing date mark Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items with customer food in multiple coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Observed employee foods in walk in cooler not segregated from customer foods Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on floor of dry storage, oil stored on floor in cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Observed bags of rice stored on floor Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in 80F water. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Observed rice scoop stored in 75°F water Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of front entrance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Observed to go containers stored on floor of front entrance Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in cooler, raw broccoli stored inside supermarket bags

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler shell eggs stored on top of carrots Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand wash sink inaccessible with kitchen utensils inside. The kitchen utensils were removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the salt container

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged on top of the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a kitchen utensil inside standing water. Water temperature 81° F

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen area plastic cups and white containers not inverted Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the salt container with no cover.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the hood soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the salt container in the storage area with no name label.