Blue Ocean Japanese Restaurant Inc.
103 S Union Ave., Pueblo CO 81003 · Food
Score History
Lower scores are better. Score bands: 0–49 Pass, 50–109 Re-Inspection Required, 110+ Closed.
Inspection History
2026-05-13 — Score 22 Pass 4 violation(s)
2-301.14 — Employees were observed failing to wash their hands when required by the code.
Corrective action: Inspector observed the operator prepare a sushi roll with raw fish and grab shredded cheese from a separate cooler with salad ingredients using the same gloves. Person in charge was instructed to either conduct a handwash and glove change or use utensils when changing task from handling raw foods and ready to eat foods.
6-301.12 — Hand washing sinks lacked hand washing supplies as required by the code.
Corrective action: Inspector observed that there were no paper towels available at the kitchen hand sink. Person in charge supplied the sink with paper towels during the inspection.
None — 15: 3-302.11(A)(1)-(2) 1) Raw animal foods were not separated by type to prevent cross-contamination. Inspector observed raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods in the back station refrigerator. Person in charge moved the eggs and will keep the eggs stored below ready to eat foods. 2) Single-use gloves were used for more than one task and/or after an interruption in operation occurred. Inspector observed the operator prepare a sushi roll with raw fish and grab shredded cheese from a separate cooler with salad ingredients using the same gloves. Person in charge was instructed to either conduct a handwash and glove change or use utensils when changing task from handling raw foods and ready to eat foods.
4-602.13 — Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment were not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
Corrective action: Inspector observed that the handles and edges of multiple coolers, freezers and cold holding units were lined with food debris and residue. Person in charge was instructed to clean those surfaces at a greater frequency.
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved August 17, 2026.
2026-01-28 — Score 4 Pass Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved August 17, 2026.
2025-07-15 — Score 19 Pass Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved August 17, 2026.