Samurai Blue in Tampa

Last inspected:

13703 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618-2417
Overview

Samurai Blue in Tampa has been inspected 22 times since January 2022, documenting 144 violations—an average of 6.5 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health reporting violations cited in 8 inspections, handwashing and hand-arm washing violations in 7 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in nearly every inspection on record. Management awareness violations appeared in 5 inspections, and food condition violations in 4 inspections. A Warning Issued disposition in November 2025 reflected 30 violations documented in a single routine inspection, including 2 high-priority findings related to employee health reporting and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied, with 9 violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting violations and consumer advisory citations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
162Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Samurai Blue in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 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: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections28 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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 May 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Samurai Blue in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Samurai Blue in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Samurai Blue in Tampa had?
Samurai Blue in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 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 May 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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