Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BLUE GINGER SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE

14395 MIRAMAR PARKWAY · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33027

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3606953
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10892772
DBPR license1624016

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 11, 2025 4:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2025 10:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), after 3rd. Attempt. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager picked up dead rodent, went outside to disposed, came back to dishwasher area and failed to wash hands. After instructed, manager washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cooking utensils inside soiled water, employee removed utensils from water to be clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed live rodent came from back entrance door , collapsed on the floor and died. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on storage rack in front of dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.,Bar are- hand wash- hot water faucet completely shut off. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No names, no issue date for all certificates. Six employees working with food at the time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink, 3 compartment and prep sink, inside bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table shelf, storage of bulk onions. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -4 missing tiles above preparation area in rear kitchen. -one tile with water damage above flip top in rear kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on site. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back entrance door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and dishwasher area, several broken tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dry goods Storage room- Plastic cups inside container of flour, rice and sugar. Manager removed to be wash and sanitize, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic33-10-4

Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.