Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BLUE WATER BAY

319 SR 26 · MELROSE · Putnam County · FL 32666

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3300830
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8194666
DBPR license6400785

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 30, 2022 12:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 1, 2022 1:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In external storage, observed 1 dented can of water chestnuts with dent along seam. 3 rusted cans of beans, 1 rusted can of jalapeños with rust along seam. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over fish.

#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at cookline turkey dated 11/16, cooked mushrooms dated 11/16. In walk in cooler pork belly dated 11/11, crab dip dated 11/20, bisque dated 11/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dishmachine lining in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In external storage building: Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of bulk dry goods container. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on a shelf with bottled condiments. Observed 4 rodent droppings on a bag of brown sugar on shelf. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on various canned goods on shelving. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training expired 1/9/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On specials menu, seared tuna served undercooked per person in charge with no disclosure. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection.

Basic 7

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in clean dish area.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light under back exit door and door to external food storage shed.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under mop and hand wash sink in back kitchen area with debris buildup.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer and produce cooler, observed cases of food stored on the floor. Person in charge began raising. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between wall at back dish area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-11-5

Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Cases of single service items stored in unenclosed red shed. Also in kitchen, single service items not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under dishmachine and also under two pan sink in front kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.