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BLU SUSHI

13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33919

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351449
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370709
DBPR license4605535

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over bowl of ready to eat seaweed and tofu. Educated operator on proper separation of raw food. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages at bar. Operator placed chemicals on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment..

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of pink/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

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

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.