BLU GIN
5445 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old debris on microwave.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing inside standing water. Employee opened the faucet and placed the chicken under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 60 F. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the raw shell eggs with ice bath . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink . Employee was coached about the procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloth. Observed expired quay test kit (2024).
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed probe thermometer is not working properly. Operator was advised to change the battery .
- 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 cooked pastas , flan, tiramisu. Without date marking inside reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 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 scoop handle touching the uncooked rice . Employee corrected the handle position. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper towel underneath cutting board. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container with no label to identify the product. Person in charge labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching raw salmon , then placed new gloves on to continue working with food without handwashing in between. Employee discarded the gloves and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs above washed vegetables inside reach in cooler. Employee moved the eggs to the bottom. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees without certified manager present .
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food handler certificates for Darielis Perez and Jakelin Rivery. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil containers not stored 6 inches off of the floor.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving food at the time of the inspection. License was paid while I was conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached and rehashed his hands correctly in the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificate for Yanko Dominguez working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
- 53B-14-5: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 expired food handler for : Adrian Ortiz since 11/19/2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed bag. Employee opened the bags. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water with water temperature of 96 F. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented ketchup can on shelf.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical substance inside spray bottle without label. As per employee , the product is degreaser. Employee label the spray bottle immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 397-8687
Website: http://www.blu-gin.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
(594 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025