Ocean Blue Asian Fusion
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Ocean Blue Asian Fusion has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Ocean Blue Asian Fusion was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Ocean Blue Asian Fusion's latest score is in line with the Clearwater average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - -Nonfood-grade containers ( cardboard boxes ) used for food storage - direct contact with food in reach in freezer . Manager removed food from boxes and placed food in food grade containers . -Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer . Manager removed food from bags and placed food in food grade bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease buildup on the sides of cooking equipment at cook line . Reviewed manager
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 rodent droppings on floor behind kitchen exit door - 5 rodent dropping on floor under triple sink in kitchen - 9 rodent droppings on floor in storage area between freezers in the expo area -18 rodent droppings on floor near rodent trap under soda boxes in kitchen - 4 rodent droppings on floor under dishwashing area hand sink - 6 rodent droppings on floor near sticky trap under prep table in the beverage station in kitchen - 2 rodent droppings on floor near kitchen swing doors -12 rodent droppings on floor in bar area -36 rodent droppings on floor at hostess stand near license board -11 rodent droppings on floor at sushi bar - 6 rodent droppings on shelves in sushi bar area. - 5 rodent droppings on floor in wait station area
35A-04-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw chicken with gloves then touched a clean container without removing gloves and washing hands . Reviewed with manager . Manager translated . Employee removed gloves and washed his hands correctly . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager
08B-38-4
67
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw shrimp over cooked chicken in freezer on cook line
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tempura chicken (49F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler on cook line, operator aware cooler not properly functioning, items moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 78F water
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sauce bin **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and stove Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster ovens soiled at sushi bar
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at liquor bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
37
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floors under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Sides of fryers soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 23 dropping found on top of dish machine. Area cleaned up and sanitized. No other droppings observed in any other kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in sauce on line. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Tongs have torn rubber handles. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floors under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Sides of fryers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer- wontons and egg rolls.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
47
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings on floor behind freezer chest in dry storage area - operator - swept area , cleaned and sanitized floor **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 lives roaches on gasket of tall freezer in dry storage area near triple sink - operator removed 4 roaches and cleaned and sanitized tall freezer gaskets **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of 6 dead roaches in control devices between wall and triple sink in back kitchen near walk in cooler and 4 dead roaches in trap on floor by tall freezer in storage area near triple sink Operator discarded traps and cleaned and sanitized wall and floor areas **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tilessoiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above triple sink in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen and liquor room
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door , reach in coolers at bar - heavy accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and trays on cart next to fryers - heavily dusty floor fan in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under cook line hand wash sink and triple sink - plumbing service scheduled per operator
29-11-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. -Tested at 0ppm, manger called service technician during time of inspection, manager to sanitize dishes inside three compartment sink sink until dish machine is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Burn gel stored on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet wiping cloth stored inside hand sink across from dish machine. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink in wait station area across from dish machine. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used to scoop cooked rice inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed Bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On storage rack near walk in cooler over food items, manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda bag in a box stored on floor near rice cooker station across from dish machine. Manager moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Inside wait station area. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Large metal fan near door to exit kitchen soiled. -Exterior of microwave soiled on cooks line. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line and inside wait station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Across from cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cooked rice inside walk in cooler, manager covered rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed taro stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Manager moved taro to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. At hand wash sink near back door inside kitchen and three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line of oil, water and other sauces not labeled, employees labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Blue Asian Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Blue Asian Fusion on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Blue Asian Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ocean Blue Asian Fusion.
How does Ocean Blue Asian Fusion compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Ocean Blue Asian Fusion most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Ocean Blue Asian Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Blue Asian Fusion have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean Blue Asian Fusion 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 Ocean Blue Asian Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Blue Asian Fusion is inspected around four times per year on average.
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