Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLUE GINGER

15791 SHERIDAN ST · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33331

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3576228
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10745616
DBPR license1618664

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sushi plates on carrousel not covered, not protected from immediate contamination. Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at sushi bar – raw spicy tuna stored directly over strawberries. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer (M3) across from triple sink – raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over raw tuna. Employee stored correctly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi bar – fish eggs (49F – Cold Holding) as per employee, item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Employee stored in different cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's phone stored on prepping table in kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oils stored directly on the floor under sushi carrousel. Employee stored correctly.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at sushi bar- oven warmer soiled.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at male restroom.

#5Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at sushi bar – sushi making in splash area from hands washing sink.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi bar. Operators store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.