BLUE A TAMPA BISTRO
1001 N WESTSHORE AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over cooked chicken wing in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The plumbing disrepair at handwash sink on cook line, when water running in sink, water will leak under on the floor, employee states that they have been informed not to use this handwash sink. A container placed on floor to catch water if leaking from handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At salad section of cook line. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 3
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 15 packs of commercially ROP Mahi filets thawed remains in sealed packages. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at bar.Scoop handle in flour bin at prep line in kitchen. Operator moved handles up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:48 PM.
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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.