THE BLONDE BISTRO

THE BLONDE BISTRO has 7 health inspections on file for its COCONUT GROVE location, with an overall rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3390 MARY ST #136

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/21/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13500619

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks at prep table not inverted in container. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at refrigerator unit in kitchen area for containers of veggie soup, and cooked ground beef not date marked. As per operator was made Monday.

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10941026

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees uncovered coffee mug stored on prep counter next to cutting board. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink blocked by bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in fridge a container of olive spread made onsite not date marked. As per operator was made 2 days ago. Operator placed date marked. Corrected On-Site

2/28/2025· 1y ago

1 int

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink a container of raw frozen chicken in standing water thawing. Operator removed and placed into cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed needed for menu item eggs that can be ordered temperature. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in freezer containers of frozen ground chorizo not marked with date of production to track. As per operator items were prepped the day before and frozen.

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8536507

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8346500

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing glass door unit:; raw chicken ,as per operator about 1 hr ago, operator removed to other cooler for rapid cooling. (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed for the glass door standing reach in cooler.

10/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8324950

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed