Samurai Blue in Tampa
Last inspected:
1600 E 8 Ave #c208, Tampa, FL 33605Samurai Blue in Tampa has accumulated 239 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 violations per visit. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. Food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and clean multi-use utensils represent the facility's most frequently cited violations. Recent inspections from 2023 through 2025 show consistent patterns of high-priority violations, with no signs of sustained improvement.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Samurai Blue in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Samurai Blue in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017046996 | $800.00 | Jun 28, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016053674 | $400.00 | Oct 20, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Samurai Blue in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections36 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Samurai Blue in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samurai Blue in Tampa last inspected?
- Samurai Blue in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Samurai Blue in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samurai Blue in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Samurai Blue in Tampa had?
- Samurai Blue in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samurai Blue in Tampa find?
- Samurai Blue in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Samurai Blue in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Samurai Blue in Tampa 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Samurai Blue in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Samurai Blue in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Samurai Blue in Tampa been fined?
- Samurai Blue in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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