BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the rear exit.

High Priority

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee started her shift, grabbed gloves and placed them without washing her hands. Employee was coached to wash hands before handling / engage in food preparation.

High Priority

Equipment in poor repair.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. Also observed the reach in cooler cover in the kitchen near reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.

Basic

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and disrepair tiles in the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas of the kitchen area.

Basic

In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water inside the reach in cooler at 41 F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored inside a dirty knife blocking he kitchen area. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.

Basic

Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust by the 3 compartment sink.

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.

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 food handler Amy A. Expired on 9/22/26.

Intermediate

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of food wrap box. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic