BLUE GINGER SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE
14395 MIRAMAR PKWY · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33027
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed about 6 flies flying around in food prep area in the kitchen. Food prep area is separate from cook line. **Warning**
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw shrimp over pasta in walk in cooler. Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cream cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on rice cooker (with white rice) on prep table in kitchen. Observed 12 under three compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed 5 crawling on the floor under prep table in the kitchen. Observed 3 crawling on and under prep table in kitchen. Observed 2 on wall behind reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice.
Intermediate 9
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. 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. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator advised to set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by bottles of cooking oil. Operator removed bottles of oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-08-4Intermediate – No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner, degreaser. **Warning**
Basic 18
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White rice, sauce, container in walk in cooler. Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On walk in cooler curtains and back door air curtains, and walk in cooler ceiling. Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed pot of soy sauce on kitchen floor. Operator placed pot on prep table. Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Open bag of rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-4Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Rice. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 on the floor in the dry storage area, next to kitchen. Observed 1 in three compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed 3 in front of ice machine. Observed 1 on prep table under hood in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Two areas in the kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Telephone. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer when it rains. Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen area. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen area. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt, MSG. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.