BLUE SAKE
1425 MAIN ST SUITES IJK · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 8
03C-89-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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-11-4Intermediate – 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-02-7Intermediate – 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-05-6Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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-92-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons used to scoop rice stored in standing water 84F **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in Refrigerator unit on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.