BLU BISTRO
19 SOMBRERO BLVD · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed thawed raw Fish still in the ROP packaging in lift lid unit . Observed fresh garlic in oil and butter @80F overnight in kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in handwashing sink
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ice machine are **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice machine area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs , cooked chicken wings, pasta, rice not date marked .
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
36-73-4Basic – Back area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-18-4Basic – Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine drain boards
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in slide top reach-in freezer and black lift lid chest freezer
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven and microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ice machine area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the two Fryers are covered in grease and food debris
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage room
14-11-5Basic – Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed ,
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:42 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.