Blue Koi
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Blue Koi appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 4hr tphc rice not time marked. Operator stated it had been made approximately 1hr ago and time marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator wash his hands in a prep sink. Instructed the operator on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls used as scoops in dry food containers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the back ceiling vent with dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug on there new dumpsters.
33-11-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the operator wipe his nose and then handle a single service container without changing gloves. Had operator wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading to the ware washing area not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of insecticide labeled for household use only in the chemical storage area. Operator removed can from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the cook area and warewash area hand wash sinks. Operator placed more paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood vent in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door leading to warewashing area not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice with no time marking. Operator had mad rice at approximately 1 hr ago and time marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no proof of salmon being farm raised or pellet fed. Operator had supplier email him proof of parasite destruction and pelt fed. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the sushi area with dishes and cleaner inside. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a time as a public health control sheet.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Expired licenses: Diaz F, Hernandez L.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning liquids through the establishment. Operator wrote on one of the bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothes under the cutting boards on the sushi prep table. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back entrance to the kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in the employees sectioned off personal area.
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on the sushi prep table. Operator disposed of drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant currently licensed as a non-seating and has 8 seats available, and operator is unaware if he is on municipal or a septic tank. Emailed operator a change of seating form.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and other food stored on the floor of the dry storage area and back kitchen. Operator placed items onto shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between a shelf and the wall above the 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the back kitchen.
10-01-5
22
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelves in the kitchen. Owner removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
90
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Koi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Koi on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Koi?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Koi.
How does Blue Koi compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Blue Koi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Blue Koi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Koi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Koi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blue Koi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Koi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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