SAMURAI BLUE
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine, adjacent to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 unsecured CO tanks located at bar area. Operator secured 4 tanks during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. 7 packs of Raw sushi tuna and 1 pack of imitation krab sticks thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in Walk in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags stored on dry storage rack in back kitchen area adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw quail eggs stored over Ready to eat cream cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated raw eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 packs of Raw sushi tuna and 1 pack of imitation krab sticks thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in Walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar area shelf. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 Co2 tank not secured at bar at time of inspection.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed dark blue jacket stored on bulk sugar bags in dry storage at time of inspection
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Ops stored on floor next to ice machine not set to dry at time of inspection
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray stainless polish stored on triple sink next to thawing product at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of purple cleaner stored at bar not labeled at time of inspection. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Latest observed 4-11-23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn in pot on floor walk in cooler Limes in buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On sushi line operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cook crab and vegetables walk in cooler. Raw quail egg over ready to eat food walk in cooler employee removed both raw items to proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding : raw fish eggs 52 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-02-5: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. Cook rice not time marked employee placed time mark on 4 hour sheet for 11:00 am Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Latest observed 4-11-23 Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/philippe bays 12-16-2015 serv safe Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking in service station by soda machine.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved to under prep table Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid and beef over ready to eat sauces reach in cooler under sushi bar table Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cook shrimp 47 f held over night in reach in cooler no temperatures taken.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook rice 49 f top of reach in cooler prep station employee placed in freezer.2nd 43 f Sushi bar cold holding Raw salmon 47 f cream cheese 43 f Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cook shrimp 47 f held over night in reach in cooler no temperatures taken. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 11-26-1: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.printed for employees and manager too sign some employees signed **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).