Dunedin, Pinellas County

BLUE SAKE

1425 MAIN ST SUITES IJK, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Apr 17, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 24521223

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 64oz can bamboo shoot damaged 1 5lb can of oyster sauce damage

01B-13-4

Detail 24521228

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1lb of tuna thawed in bag in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24521222

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by push cart. Operator moved cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24521227

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator moved containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24521219

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24521225

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24521221

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.

08B-20-4

Detail 24521224

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of bamboo shoots and 1 damaged can of oyster sauce stored with undamaged product.

08B-38-4

Detail 24521220

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 24521226

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour unlabeled in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24246470

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 24246465

High Priority - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 24246472

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24246469

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container stored in handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24246473

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24246471

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved.

13-07-4

Detail 24246462

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing Apple Watch

08B-38-4

Detail 24246467

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen under hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 24246466

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24246463

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24246464

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

02D-01-5

Detail 24246468

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23687796

High Priority - 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.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23687797

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23687799

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container sitting in hand wash sink. Operatormrelocated. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23687800

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23687798

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-01-5

Detail 23410650

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to portion rice in containers.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22802223

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03F-02-5

Detail 22802222

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the rice was placed on time.

02C-02-5

Detail 22802220

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 22802221

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler cardboard lining shelf. Operator removed cardboard Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22802224

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 22325615

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. Walk in cooler- rice, sauce, rice noodles Walk in freezer- cooked rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22325616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 4Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 22320171

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22320175

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 22320179

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22320174

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22320181

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink behind the sushi bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22320170

Intermediate - 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 Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22320169

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22320172

Intermediate - 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22320168

Intermediate - 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 Warning

03C-92-4

Detail 22320180

Intermediate - 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 Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22320173

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

10-20-4

Detail 22320177

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22320178

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons used to scoop rice stored in standing water 84F Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22320176

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in Refrigerator unit on cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 22042173

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag used to line prep table. Operator removed bag from prep table.

08A-17-6

Detail 22042172

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish over ice cream no contamination observed. Operator removed fish from being over ice cream Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22042177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice noodles (50F - Cold Holding); fish roe (57F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

03C-89-4

Detail 22042171

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken partiality cooked on cook line. Discussed the need to have an approved policy for non continuous cooking. Provided non continuous cooking written procedure paperwork.

31A-11-4

Detail 22042176

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi Chef rinsed knives in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator the importance of using hand wash sink for washing hands only. Operator removed knives and brought them to the kitchen to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 22042175

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado still has stickers not washed before prep. Operator washed avocado Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22042174

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Operator covered bean sprouts. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21615152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 51F held above well of make table for less than 4 hours. Operator placed tomatoes in lower refrigerator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21615150

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray nozzle attached to hand wash sink in kitchen. Discussed the need to use hand wash sink for hand washing only.

08B-31-4

Detail 21615151

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Tofu, tomatoes cut. Discussed storing food in pans that allow the drainage of ice.

08B-39-4

Detail 21615153

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado was prepped with stickers present. Discussed the need to remove stickers and wash avocado before prepping

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01D-03-5

Detail 21077842

High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator called distributor and obtained proof of parasite destruction during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 21077844

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21077848

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar ; cream cheese (50 - Cold Holding second temperature 46F cooling corrected to 42F cold holding); salmon (46 - Cold Holding corrected to 43F cooling); shrimp (45 - Cold Holding corrected to 42F cold holding); yellow tail (45F - Cold Holding corrected to 41F cold holding) Operator forgot to turn on the cold unit at 11am. Operator turned on unit Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21077845

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in hand wash sink.employee removed pans from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21077846

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab, noodles, shrimp cooked

08B-38-4

Detail 21077843

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 21077847

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink with straw no lid in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 20891565

High Priority - 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 face and wiped hands on wiping cloth, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Warning

14-86-1

Detail 20891564

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining food pans of foods in reach in cooler and cooks line. Discussed with operator the need to used materials that are approved for food contact. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20891568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- Tofu 45F cold hold,fish 46F cold hold, cut tomatoes 46F cold hold. Foods being held above pans in make table less than 4 hours Sprouts 57F held on counter,rice noodles 58F held on counter, less than 4 hours. Operator to move items to refrigerated unit for cooling. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20891566

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20891567

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored in containers on the floor Corrected On-Site Warning