Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BLU BISTRO

19 SOMBRERO BLVD · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702670
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13863698
DBPR license5400057

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: At callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibboutside back door @ green hose **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: At callback inspection observed Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**

#3Basic16-23-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**

#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**

#5Basic29-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine drain boards – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine drain boards **Time Extended**

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in slide top reach-in freezer and black lift lid chest freezer – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Ice buildup in slide top reach-in freezer and black lift lid chest freezer **Time Extended**

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven and microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Interior of oven and microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**

#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: there is no thermometer in walk-in cooler at callback inspection **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ice machine area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ice machine area **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed , – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: At callback inspection Walk-in coolers in poor repair, water dripping onto floor, doors do not stay closed , **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.