BLUE LAVENDER CAFE
1414 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever handle dirty dishes and then poured four glasses of orange juice.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the front counter dish machine uses chlorine as the sanitizer and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the dish machine in the kitchen uses temperature as the sanitizer.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.