BLUE LAGOON SALOON
4120 US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin on the soda machine in the bar area soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and exhaust fan on the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen and bar area soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables on the cook line soiled. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of all equipment on the cook line soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Manager placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then the handles of the reach in cooler without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands , changed gloves and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the bar used as a dump sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area, ceiling tiles with an accumulation of dirt.
- 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 tuna in walk in cooler and on prep line thawed in their package, cook corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed two stalls with incorrect receptacles without lids.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and soiled by prep area.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in between ice machines and oil machines. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on the floor in storage area and walk in freezer. Delivery was yesterday. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed not sealed next to the spices and walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer in the bar area with build up of ice.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs hanging on stove door, cook removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, sandwich press and other equipment has a lot of build up and food debris on it.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in storage area gallon soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, outside dirty and the floor fan in kitchen has build up on it. Observed dirty gaskets on all coolers.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups in storage area not stored properly.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in the bottom of reach in cooler between the freezer and fryers.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pie crusts were not covered and black pepper with the lid off in storage area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both cooks change their gloves but never washed their hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler bacon stored over ready to eat pretzels.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese, temperature was at 50F, educated cook how high cheese should be in containers, cook removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for mop sink outside.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed some tags not in order and some tags not dated.
- 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 Christopher Moore a cook working for 2 years has no proof of training.
- 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. Printed and emailed for the employees to sign. 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. Observed Cole slaw in walk in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and storage areas. Finish in front dining and bar worn through. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility has urine odor in mens restroom.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of ice machine with old splas and food debris.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed puddle of water under equipment near ice bin at front bar.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy blackened debris and bottle caps under equipment at front bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor on freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed unused soda gun holsters suspended over drink well. Observed old blackened food debris and liquid in holsters. Operator removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reachin cooler of liquor storage and clean glass storage where bottom of cooler has old food and liquid debris buildup.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler with clean glasses stored inside and top opening glass sliding doors wherev1 door is replaced with a piece of unsealed hard insulation. This is covered in ice on interior which could drop off onto glasses taking particles of insulation into glassware. Not all glasses inverted and those inverted could transport particles via glass opening as it is in contact with tray on bottom of cooler where ice particles would collect when dislodged from insulation board.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Tub of bread in freezer not covered.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Also observed solid green tag in tag box where items were already sold. Informed operator not to accept solid color tags in future as they are restricted to specific use and not permitted at retail sale locations. No oysters onsite at inspection.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided by email to operator who posted sign at inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy buildup of old black debris and trash behind and under equipment at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 observed old grease and food debris up against wall that forms bar under bar counter . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and storage areas. Finish in front dining and bar worn through. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 operator had added handsink to this area but no hand drying provisions or soap provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: At callback sink added to area,no plan review submitted, no handwashing provisions at sink, no handwashing sign. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This restaurant has had changes over the years with no plan review . Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cook with heavy beard no beard guards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 cook with full beards engaged in food preparation and dishwashing with no beard guard. Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 one cook on line with no hair restraint. Admin Complaint
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy buildup of old black debris and trash behind and under equipment at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 observed old grease and food debris up against wall that forms bar under bar counter . Admin Complaint
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food prep and spices taking place around handsink at kitchen. Sink built into prep table and work area sourounds sink. Bowls on front of sink, spices set up all around sink soup warmers up against back of sink, single service items on sink ledge. manager moved all out of splas zone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 pans used to spice chicken and cstored in handsink, in use cutting board in front of basin and knife stored on board, spice jars located behind and in front of handsink, clean wipe cloth in basin of sink, the only handsink in kitchen, blocked. Admin Complaint
- 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed open spice containers stored under soap dispenser in kitchen at handsink. Manager moved all out of splash and danger zone. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 spice container under soap dispenser. Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of tortillas and open bread in open container on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 observed bucket containing tortillas stored on floor in hall beside door to dining area. Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.old not in use soda holder s on bar at front counter filled with saline and heavy black debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 old unused soda gun holder filled with old food debris at bar. Admin Complaint
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and storage areas. Finish in front dining and bar worn through. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At Callback 12/7/23 operator had added handsink to this area but no hand drying provisions or soap provided. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This restaurant has had changes over the years with no plan review . Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and dust and debris buildup on shelving in kitchen. Warning
- 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 4 pjs of fish thawed but seal not broken on bag, packaging stated open before thawing. Cook cut seals open. All other packaged fish in walk-in cooler had been previously opened be fore thawing. Warning
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cook with heavy beard no beard guards. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy buildup of old black debris and trash behind and under equipment at bar. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food prep and spices taking place around handsink at kitchen. Sink built into prep table and work area sourounds sink. Bowls on front of sink, spices set up all around sink soup warmers up against back of sink, single service items on sink ledge. manager moved all out of splas zone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed open spice containers stored under soap dispenser in kitchen at handsink. Manager moved all out of splash and danger zone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of tortillas and open bread in open container on floor. Corrected On-Site 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 bulk container of fish fry mix with 3 scoop inside bin and all having handles in contact with food. Manager removed all. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form via email. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.old not in use soda holder s on bar at front counter filled with saline and heavy black debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris/ liquids and broken glass in bottom of reach in liquor reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and storage areas. Finish in front dining and bar worn through. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Raw shell oyster tags not marked of day last sold not on chronicle order. Manager organized existing tags and made procedures to keep tags correctly in future. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This restaurant has had changes over the years with no plan review . Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep sink only in separate room at back where prep table and slicer are used and ice machines are located. 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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided warning poster via email and operator printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 24 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).