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BLUE MARLIN GRILLE

BLUE MARLIN GRILLE maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in DAVENPORT. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1115 ALOHA BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884816

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Layout changed remodel occurred in March of 2025. Grab n go station and merchandise area got closed in. Ice cream machine, soda dispenser added, ice machine, hot dog roller, frozen coffee dispenser added, warmer, nacho machine, chili and cheese dispenser, soup warmer and funnel cake warmer added. Hand sink installed in back right corner. 2 service windows installed with no air curtains, and windows are not self closing. Main kitchen: three compartment sink by mop sink was exchanged with 2 compartment prep sink and three compartment sink was moved next to dish machine Hand sink next to ice machine removed. Was replaced with two decker oven. Pizza station added with make table and oven where prep sink used to be. Additional prep table added by dish machine. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated several employees have been hired and no training yet. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 new hires hired over 60 days Warning

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855311

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor and door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774648

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink off prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor and door. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser no label. Operator label bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373746

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test kit and needs chlorine test kit.