Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLUE LOUNGE BAR AND GRILL

3601 W COMMERCIAL BLVD #1-2 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3090420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7611726
DBPR license1622436

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 14, 2021 2:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 14, 2021 9:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw steak stored above green beans in Avantco reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. 2) Observed raw salmon stored above spring rolls in Galaxy chest freezer in prep area. 3) Observed raw lobster stored above fries in Galaxy chest freezer in prep area. 4) Observed raw chicken stored above scallops in Fagor reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in prep area next to kitchen Approximately 5 live roaches in door and gaskets of flip top cooler on cook line

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Observed no food manager present with 6 employees on duty

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Observed no handle bowl stored in s sugar under prep table in front of three compartment sink l 2) Observed no handle container use to dispense sauce in white containers under wooden prep table in prep area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean and sanitized pots and pans not inverted on shelf above three compartment sink.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches under wooden prep table in prep area. 1 dead roach on glue trap behind microwave on shelf where clean plates are stored on close to cookline.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on wooden prep table in prep area.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on dish rack in ware wash area.

#6Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed dish and put to drain without sanitizing. Employee placed dish to rewash **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in ware wash area not smooth l

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 1)Observed bag of jasmine rice stored on floor by prep table in front of three compartment sink. 2) Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor by metal chest freezer in prep area.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled above flip top cooler on cookline. Observed interior of ice bucket with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.