BLU SUSHI

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food items at sushi bar. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control device on floor around air handler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of cooked rice stored on floor in kitchen.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of rice stored in floor. Operator placed rice off of floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching bread crumbs.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at bar.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance at dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substances stored over clean plates and utensils at dinning room entrance, and stored over ice tea containers at kitchen. Operator removed the spray bottles Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near by dish machine used to wash green onion. Operator removed green onions. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near by Dish machine. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk-in cooler near by sushi bar entrance; cooked brown rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator labeled cooked brown rice with date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone at food prep area at kitchen. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored improperly not protected at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters protected. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

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

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); operator changed chlorine sanitizer Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over salad dressing in reach in cooler in cooks area. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pot in hand sink. Repeat 12/06/2023

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 12/06/2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Sriracha sauce is stored on floor in storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and fish stored over dressings in reach-in cooler over fryer. Operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pot in hand sink

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable I'm storage area.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage areas

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and changed sanitizer bucket. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Men's restroom.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at sushi bar used to stored plastic container. Educated operator on importance of maintaining hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Operator states just had a class to update training. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in employee restroom.

Basic - Accumulation of pink slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

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. Packages of fish opened before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-21: Observed lime scale inside of dish machine. Time Extended