BLU ISLAND BISTRO
625 South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior has accumulation of mold-like-substance.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beans and taco beef.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitch of water in handwashing sink at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of nut, bacon bits and oils at cooks line not in original container not labeled. Re 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed containers of nut, bacon bits and oils at cooks line not in original container not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher machine area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in co- gender bathroom. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected at wait station. Observed employee invert filters. Repeat 8-9-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of nut, bacon bits and oils at cooks line not in original container not labeled. Re 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Paul Eckstein CFM expired 11-29-23. Observed operator has enrolled for test. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher machine area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 2-27-23 Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed mens, ladies and employees restrooms do not have self closing doors. Repeat 2-27-23 Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee co-gender bathroom.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard restraint. Observed cooks put on beard restraint Repeat 2-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 91F standing water at cooks line. Observed employee remove and wash utensils then place them in empty dry container and discard water container. Repeat 2-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed some lights above cooks line not shielded.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cart next to hot holding steam well. Observed employee move sanitizer bucket for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted. Observed employee invert filters. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of nut, bacon bits and oils at cooks line not in original container not labeled. Repeat 2-27-23 Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before put on gloves to prepare food after having touched face and beard.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese in top make table cooler at cooks line at 57F. Observed cook remove cheese that was over cold holding line and place in tall reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 39F. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf at end of cooks line. Observed employee move spray bottle for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).