BLUE SAKE

Name: BLUE SAKE
Address: 1425 MAIN ST SUITES IJK, DUNEDIN, FL, 34698, US
Rating: 61

1425 MAIN ST SUITES IJK, DUNEDIN, FL 34698

License #6210330

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

61 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 17, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BLUE SAKE in DUNEDIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 10 critical, 16 major, 23 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed bowl.
[06-09-1] 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. Packaged tuna defrosted in packaging. Packaging stated to remove from plastic before thawing.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of bamboo shoots and 1 damaged can of oyster sauce stored with undamaged product.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour unlabeled in kitchen.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 64oz can bamboo shoot damaged 1 5lb can of oyster sauce damage
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1lb of tuna thawed in bag in walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by push cart. Operator moved cart.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator moved containers.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[06-09-1] 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. 7lbs of Spicy Tuna thawed in bag.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing Apple Watch
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen under hand wash sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink at sushi station. Provided, operator with hand wash sign. Posted at sink.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages next to customer food. Operator moved beverages to employee section of cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish above ready to eat spring rolls. Operator moved fish and shrimp.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ground spicy tuna 7lbs thawed in bag. Bag specified do not thaw in bag.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by push cart. Operator moved push cart
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container stored in handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed container.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons used to scoop rice stored in standing water 84F
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in Refrigerator unit on cook line.
[14-86-1] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[03C-89-4] 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
[22-02-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink behind the sushi bar
[53A-02-7] 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
[53A-05-6] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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
[03C-92-4] 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