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BLUE GINGER

15791 SHERIDAN ST, Southwest Ranches, FL, 33331

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
September 15, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
14
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (14)

  • 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw steak stored over Rte crab wontons. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lower flip top cooler cooked noodles (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from reach in cooler and placed in unit approximately one hour. Not portion or prepared today.Operator placed in cooler. Observed in m3 three door cooler diced raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) per operator was left out at room temperature to be cooked for approximately 30 minutes before placed back in cooler. Operator lowered temperature of cooler. Not portion or prepared today. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 08A-11-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in low boy on cook line a container of raw eggs wash stored over bottled drinks. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 10-07-4

    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 next hot rice holder a plastic container of In-use utensil store in standing water temperature 85F

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour container and lid soiled with food debris.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour container and lid soiled with food debris.

    Basic

  • 12B-13-4

    Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

    Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee milk stored in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. M3 reach in cooler.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings and other foods not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel pad in handwashing sink on cook line

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel pad in handwashing sink on cook line

    Intermediate

  • 02C-02-5

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made ginger dressing per operator prepared on 09/12 not date marked.

    Intermediate

  • 53B-05-5

    Required employee training expired for all 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 all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice and sugar containers a plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice and sugar . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser and sanitizer substance not labeled. At dishwasher station

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser and sanitizer substance not labeled. At dishwasher station

    Intermediate

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    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 cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 10-17-4Corrected on site

    In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

    Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between low boy cooler and prep table on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.