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
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
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 reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
01A-03-4High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over shredded lettuce in reach in next to kitchen entrance.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in next to drying rack
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of meat slicer soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice cream freezer blocking hand sink at front counter. Manager moved freezer over for complete access. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers throughout shelves.
Basic 15
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above reach in cooler next to slicer
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed light fixture in disrepair above prep table
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles soiled throughout kitchen
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed personal cup stored on frying rack with clean dishes. Observed water bottle in reach in where milkshake toppings are kept.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge not working stored in bathroom hall. As per operator, equipment is awaiting pick up to be thrown away. Observed reach in cooler at front counter gasket in poor repair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above stove and grill soiled. Observed light switches at back exit soiled. Observed on prep table food debris under microwave. Observed paper towel and soap dispenser soiled at hand sink next to front counter. Observed under fryer grease accumulation.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in soiled next to drying rack
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed buckets stored on top of hand sink counter at front counter
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in reach in cooler not covered next to drying rack.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth under register not in bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 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.