BLU GIN
5445 COLLINS AVE SUITE CU-2A · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon above unwashed produce inside reach in cooler. Employee moved the bacon immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fillet mignonette and chicken breast left at 93 F by the cook line ( time of exposure could not be determined) .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fillet mignonette (48F – Cold Holding); Fish (47F – Cold Holding); mussels (47F – Cold Holding), all inside reach in cooler underneath the cook line at 50 F ambient temperature. As per employee , cooler was working fine around 2:30 pm. Person in charge placed the food in ice bath . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fillet mignonette and chicken breast left at 93 F by the cook line ( time of exposure could not be determined) .
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit already expired since 11/39/2024.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager present .
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food handler certifications for Aurora, Marlyn, all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed missing reporting agreement for new employee with approximately 1 month working in the establishment. ( Albina ).
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler at ambient temperature of 51 F.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles on kitchen floor.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle .
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.