BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES
13911 SW 42 ST STE 116
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia fish thawing in standing water, operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (111F - Hot Holding); beans (90F - Hot Holding), for less tha 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach on preparation table next to the microwave, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket on hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above reach in cooler next to slicer
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed light fixture in disrepair above prep table
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles soiled throughout kitchen
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed personal cup stored on frying rack with clean dishes. Observed water bottle in reach in where milkshake toppings are kept.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge not working stored in bathroom hall. As per operator, equipment is awaiting pick up to be thrown away. Observed reach in cooler at front counter gasket in poor repair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above stove and grill soiled. Observed light switches at back exit soiled. Observed on prep table food debris under microwave. Observed paper towel and soap dispenser soiled at hand sink next to front counter. Observed under fryer grease accumulation.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in soiled next to drying rack
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed buckets stored on top of hand sink counter at front counter
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in reach in cooler not covered next to drying rack.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth under register not in bucket.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over shredded lettuce in reach in next to kitchen entrance.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in next to drying rack
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of meat slicer soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice cream freezer blocking hand sink at front counter. Manager moved freezer over for complete access. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers throughout shelves.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit blocked by unused equipment. Operator moved equipment out of the way to make a path to exit. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to product to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no with no handle In the raw chicken container. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle has with old food residue, reach in cooler located in the cook line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler against the wall next to the storage shelves, observe reach in cooler behind the preparation table in the kitchen has door handle broken. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a small plastic jar cracked on the bottom and wrapped up with tape, employee discovered it jar on site. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wSh sink interior soiled, observed storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink with grease and old food buildup. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook went outside touched the door came in the kitchen and continued preparing food without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer with old food buildup. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on the storage shelves in the kitchen. Manager removed it. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obse slicer machine soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink located in the kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a blender in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Corrected employee and explained where to washed cooking equipments. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. During the inspection observed cook grill chicken and did not used the thermometer to check temperature. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).