Blu Kouzina
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Blu Kouzina stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Blu Kouzina trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef changed gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in sanitizer on the cook line. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in both walk in coolers. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler #2. Manager removed the produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler to the left of the grill. Manager removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of quaternary sanitizer tablets stored next to food in the dry storage area. Manager removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler next to the salad preparation area soiled. Employee clothe reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed the beef below the lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the left side of the salad make line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in a sanitizer solution in the kitchen. Owner removed the knives to be ran though the dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-18-5
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 53F stored on ice on the cook line. Manager stated the Cut tomatoes had been on the cook line for 30 minutes. Manager placed the tomatoes in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the eggs below the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover missing. Under the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
14-71-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blu Kouzina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blu Kouzina on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blu Kouzina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blu Kouzina.
How does Blu Kouzina compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Blu Kouzina most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Blu Kouzina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blu Kouzina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blu Kouzina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blu Kouzina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blu Kouzina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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