Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BLU GIN

5445 COLLINS AVE SUITE CU-2A · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376327
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8451605
DBPR license2333386

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving food at the time of the inspection. License was paid while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached and rehashed his hands correctly in the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-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. Missing certificate for Yanko Dominguez working at the establishment for more than 2 months.

#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler for : Adrian Ortiz since 11/19/2023.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil containers not stored 6 inches off of the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 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.