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BLUE LAVENDER CAFE

BLUE LAVENDER CAFE in MIAMI BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924179

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of coke next to the dish machine where the clean dishes were. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and preparation cooler. The Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a water temperature of 88°F. The chef poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled at the cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line. The chef label ped them, 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 an employee touching her ear while putting gloves on.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled at the cook line.

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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