Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota

Last inspected:

25 N Blvd of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Blu Kouzina St Armands in Sarasota has been inspected 19 times since October 2022, accumulating 103 violations — an average of 5.4 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Proper hand and arm washing violations have been cited in nearly every inspection, appearing as high-priority findings in at least 10 of the 19 inspections on record. Consumer advisory violations and shell stock requirement violations also recur frequently across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 identified 15 violations including three high-priority violations for management awareness, consumer advisory, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required. A prior inspection on July 10, 2025 resulted in a warning issued after 15 violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
103Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota last inspected?
Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota had?
Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota find?
Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Blu Kouzina St Armands LLC in Sarasota 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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