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BLUE A TAMPA BISTRO

With 7 documented inspections, BLUE A TAMPA BISTRO in TAMPA has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1001 N WESTSHORE AVENUE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933949

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine and temped 142.3F. No warewashing at time of inspection, three-compartments sink set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked/broken food containers and lids at clean food containers storage shelves and used with food in reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over cooked chicken wings in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter cups (62-71F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top at server station. Reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold Holding: pooled egg 52 F, egg white 51 F, cut ham 62 F, diced tomato 57 F, sausage link 45 F. Employee states that all time/temperature control for safety food was took out from the walk-in cooler for about 2 hours, operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: pooled egg 40F, egg white 37F, cut ham 42F, diced tomato 40F, sausage link 39 F, butter cups 43-47F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area. Operator moved all items away from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. No warewashing at time of inspection, three-compartments sink set up.

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837575

  • 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. ROP Mahi fish.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A food container cracked and holds food in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken date marked prepped on 03/23, more than 7 days stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP Mahi fish thawed without removed from packaging. Cooked chicken prepped onsite more than 7 days.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler by stove top on cook line - Cold Holding: pooled egg 47 F, diced ham 50 F, sliced ham 51 F, shredded cheese 51 F. Operator placed items in ice bath, re temped: pooled egg 39 F, diced ham 40 F, sliced ham 41 F, shredded cheese 41 F. 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. 2 containers of meat sauce not date marked stored in walk-in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine area, 2 unlabeled spray bottles at server station at dining area.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736570

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 4 missing in drink storage room
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several cracked plastic container lids on storage shelf in dish pit
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly zapper stored over coffee make station on service line Corrected -observed employee remove all items to a different area Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside 2 door Traulsen reachin cooler in back kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee replace Corrected On-Site
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed two boiler certificatesexpired 132939-7/12/24; 052583-7/12/24

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601556

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door fall off on reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to fryers
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup along door frame of walk-in cooler
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Email hand washing signs to manager
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted in dish pit
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to fryers Corrected-observed employee clean Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham not date marked in walk-in cooler

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600502

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside all reachin coolers gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up inside all reachin coolers on cookline along shelves Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556891

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage room Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in prep area Observed hole in wall under 3-compartment sink Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ob ice build up inside chest freezer on cookline Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on fryer basket handles Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside all reachin coolers gaskets Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler on cookline across from grill top Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies at 3-compartment sink landing on clean equipment and prep table Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelves 2 rodent droppings on floor under clean dishes shelves next 3-compartment sink Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up inside all reachin coolers on cookline along shelves Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357579

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table , corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on food prep table, corrected, manager removed key's during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler's shelves with old debris. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook on cooks line placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Pressure at employee employee hand wash sink in bar area at a minimum.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink used as dumps sink , observed old food debris.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at wait station area, corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Cooked chicken, cooked sausage, opened containers of milk all held over 24 hrs not date marked. Repeat Violation
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired.