Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAMURAI BLUE

1600 E 8 AVE #C208 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3682381
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13579673
DBPR license3912572

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler cooks line raw beef 54F manager moved to freezer Walk in cooler raw beef 54F spring mix 47F cream cut lettuce 49F cheese 47F manager moved items to freezer all temps below 43F except cut lettuce 47F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03F-02-5

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. Sushi rice operator determined time and place mark **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored cans and bottles back kitchen manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

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