Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BLU BISTRO

19 SOMBRERO BLVD · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392874
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8611099
DBPR license5400057

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb by back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb by back door. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored apples, shell eggs, half and half on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Food stored apples, shell eggs, half and half on floor in the walk-in cooler **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The handwash sink by ice machine is covered in dried concrete . Soda gun holster at pool bar is soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The handwash sink by ice machine is covered in dried concrete **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. The handwash sink next to the ice machine is leaking from drain pipe. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Plumbing system in disrepair. The handwash sink next to the ice machine is leaking from drain pipe. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 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.