BLU CAFE
7550 Mission Hills Drive
Florida, 34119
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind cook equipment
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of white oven and drawer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and gaskets of drawer coolers across from fryers. Operator immediately cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler on cook line . Operator immediately cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked crab cakes over spring mix.in cooler . Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator immediately removed to outside Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen 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. Salmon. Completely thawed in standing water. Stop sale.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Oppm. Chlorine tested no activated. Machine not in use. Manual ware washing will take place until chlorine is tested and machine is minimal 100ppm.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole next to hand sink in dish room
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and salmon thaw in standing water. Staff turned on the water. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Salmon. Completely thawed in standing water. Stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. quest (91F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours in pot. Staff turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda machine . Staff added towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage room. Manager turned them over. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over mashed potatoes in reach in cooler. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burger (93F - Hot Holding), turned heat up. Less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink. On the cook line. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to prep tables. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink management filled. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes and corn. Staff added date mark. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout establishment
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage room. Manager turned them over. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. out of sanitizer Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over mashed potatoes in reach in cooler. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tender (44F - Cold Holding); crab (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding). Manager states cooler door was open and closed often. Exterior ambient thermometer reads40F chicken (50F - Cold Holding); . Less than 4 hours. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burger (93F - Hot Holding), turned heat up. Less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink. On the cook line. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to prep tables. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink management filled. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Mashed potatoes and corn. Staff added date mark. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead at bar area. Manager cleaned next unannounced per Madeline Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.over ice machine
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead at bar area. Manager cleaned next unannounced per Madeline Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. not working. 0ppm Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).