Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLU KOUZINA ST ARMANDS LLC

25 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680728
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13572922
DBPR license6805565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#1High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored over canned soft drinks in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.