BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES
13911 SW 42 ST STE 116 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F – Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook went outside touched the door came in the kitchen and continued preparing food without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer with old food buildup. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F – Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on the storage shelves in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obse slicer machine soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a blender in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Corrected employee and explained where to washed cooking equipments. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. During the inspection observed cook grill chicken and did not used the thermometer to check temperature. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no with no handle In the raw chicken container. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle has with old food residue, reach in cooler located in the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler against the wall next to the storage shelves, observe reach in cooler behind the preparation table in the kitchen has door handle broken. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a small plastic jar cracked on the bottom and wrapped up with tape, employee discovered it jar on site. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wSh sink interior soiled, observed storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink with grease and old food buildup. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.