BLUE WATER BAY
319 SR 26 · MELROSE · Putnam County · FL 32666
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High 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**
35A-02-6High 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**
08A-20-5High 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.
01B-24-5High 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**
35A-05-4High 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**
35A-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in clean dish area.
35B-01-4Basic – 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.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under mop and hand wash sink in back kitchen area with debris buildup.
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
10-17-4Basic – 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**
25-11-5Basic – 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**
29-11-4Basic – 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
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.