BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES
13911 SW 42 ST STE 116
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).