Blue Sake in Dunedin
Last inspected:
1425 Main St Suites Ijk, Dunedin, FL 34698Blue Sake in Dunedin has been inspected 22 times since 2016, with a total of 154 violations—averaging 7.0 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations, handwashing violations, and food contact surface violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating persistent management issues in hygiene and employee compliance. High-priority violations were cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the April 15, 2024 inspection, which documented employee health policy and employee health reporting violations among other findings. Two fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone were documented in 2016. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 identified 24 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and handwashing facilities, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Sake in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Blue Sake in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Blue Sake in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Blue Sake in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Sake in Dunedin last inspected?
- Blue Sake in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Sake in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Sake in Dunedin are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Blue Sake in Dunedin had?
- Blue Sake in Dunedin has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Sake in Dunedin find?
- Blue Sake in Dunedin was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Sake in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Sake in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Blue Sake in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Sake in Dunedin has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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