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BLUE LAVENDER CAFE

1414 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 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 3 salmon fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a server drink juice and continued to touch clean plates without washing hands.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 3 salmon fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a cook chewing while cutting vegetables. 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 a measure cup handle in the flour. The chef inverted it. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler change tasks and put on gloves without washing her hands. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 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. Observed the following food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days and don't have a food handlers certification; Pilar, Jorge,Luis, and Paola. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a brown liquid. The chef labeled it degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580731

  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager moved the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The manager removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever handle dirty dishes and then poured four glasses of orange juice.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 Mahi-mahi filets in vacuum bags. As per the chef it was done in house.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the front counter dish machine uses chlorine as the sanitizer and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the dish machine in the kitchen uses temperature as the sanitizer.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579530

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the public and employee restrooms. The manager put a trash can with lid in the employee restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager installed the sign during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a couple of plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager put a roll of towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.

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