BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES
13911 SW 42 ST STE 116 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee started her shift, grabbed gloves and placed them without washing her hands. Employee was coached to wash hands before handling / engage in food preparation.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the rear exit.
Intermediate 3
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust by the 3 compartment sink.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler Amy A. Expired on 9/22/26.
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
Basic 10
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of food wrap box. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. Also observed the reach in cooler cover in the kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and disrepair tiles in the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas of the kitchen area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water inside the reach in cooler at 41 F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored inside a dirty knife blocking he kitchen area. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.