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Failing Health Score
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SAMURAI BLUE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.1 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 May 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 8 critical, 20 major, 25 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 27, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler.
- [03A-02-5] 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
- [03F-02-5] 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
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored cans and bottles back kitchen manager removed
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