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BLUE GINGER SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE

14395 MIRAMAR PKWY · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33027

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357734
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376994
DBPR license1624016

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. –bar area- 3 flying insects around floor drain, below triple sink No food contact . Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Raw beans sprouts stored on cardboard box, inside walk in cooler, employee removed and placed on food grade plastic container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bar area-Raid can of pesticide under -front counter shelf, next to container of paprika. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Walk in cooler-bean sprouts (50F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F-Cold Holding ), per operator employee placing food boxes inside unit. Ice added for a quick chill, advised operator to monitor temperatures, inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cook line, not available for employees used due to slow flow of water. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Flip flops under shelf of sing,e service storage table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler, by the entrance of walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -inside walk in freezer -around bar area -around dry goods storage area -under cook line equipment **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles, inside walk in cooler, **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sushi bar, container of ginger on floor below , hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all floor drains , heavily soiled with substantial build up of food debris, grease and black like substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.