THE NEW BLUE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
THE NEW BLUE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE has 8 health inspections on file for its LAUDERHILL location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: Yesterday · 8 reports on file
1430 N SR 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/11/2026· 1d ago
Inspection #: 3669458
Call Back - Complied1/5/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13533315
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar, cases of juice in plastic bottle stored on floor. In kitchen , Bucket of pig tail and jerk seasoning on floor. Operator elevated items during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer , raw goat and fish stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and stored in food grade containers. Corrected On-Site 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. One employee currently engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 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 kitchen ,us refrigerator , cooked pasta salad , potato salad prepared 3 days ago not date marked. Advised operator to date mark food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours . Operator date marked 12-16-2025 during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
9/29/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10875314
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 5 basic
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At women's restroom, an uncovered receptacle.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of juice stored on floor. At kitchen near stove, oil stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop handle down inside ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils in standing water 87F.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen tall single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table. Not accessible at all times. Operator moved table. 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. At reach in cooler per operator cooked potatoes and pasta salad prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking for food prepared onsite and held over 24 hours. Repeat Violation
3/31/2025· 11mo ago
2 int, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line ice machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old foods residue buildup inside Frigidaire refrigerator.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on food preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution between used . Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator , chicken cooked on 03/30/ 2025 more than 24 hours.
8/1/2024· 1y 7mo ago
4 int, 8 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense curry powder.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on us 2 door reach in. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on kitchen floor
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 96F on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse pepper at hand washing sink. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries expired
4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8616755
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
2/21/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8543320
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with dried beans corn meal and rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 87F on prep table. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor in kitchen. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over juice in us 2 door refrigerator. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site 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
11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8358678
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to dispense curry. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense corn meal. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on kitchen counter In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 119F. Operator discarded water changed container. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters