DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE BLUE DOOR

South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33405
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811069

  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs storage ambient air temperature 47 f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Raw shell eggs storage ambient air 48 f evaporator coil iced up Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato confit 45 f, butter 45 f, egg yolk 47 f, milk 48 f, boiled potatoes 47 f, butter 45 f, raw steaks 46 f all cold holding walk in freezer evaporator iced up unable to determine how long. raw shell eggs storage ambient air temperature 47 f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Tomato confit 45 f,butter 46 f, milk 45 f, raw chicken45 f in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Was in the cooler overnight. Evaporator coils iced up ( Raw shrimps 52 f, raw lamb chops 60 f thawing at room temperature in standing water ) Raw shell eggs storage ambient air 48 f evaporator coil iced up Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato confit 45 f, butter 45 f, egg yolk 47 f, milk 48 f, boiled potatoes 47 f, butter 45 f, raw steaks 46 f all cold holding walk in freezer evaporator iced up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Tomato confit 45 f,butter 46 f, milk 45 f, raw chicken45 f in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Was in the cooler overnight. Evaporator coils iced up ( Raw shrimps 52 f, raw lamb chops 60 f thawing at room temperature in standing water ) Admin Complaint
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide chicken and reduced oxygen packaging. Advised to submit HACCP plans to DHR.specialprocesses@my Florida license.com Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Same. As per chef sous vide chicken , cool and cooled hold less than a week. Advised to submit HACCP Plans and request process waver for any deviations from food code requirements. Submit to [email protected] **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715998

  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs storage ambient air temperature 47 f Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato confit 45 f, butter 45 f, egg yolk 47 f, milk 48 f, boiled potatoes 47 f, butter 45 f, raw steaks 46 f all cold holding walk in freezer evaporator iced up unable to determine how long. raw shell eggs storage ambient air temperature 47 f Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato confit 45 f, butter 45 f, egg yolk 47 f, milk 48 f, boiled potatoes 47 f, butter 45 f, raw steaks 46 f all cold holding walk in freezer evaporator iced up Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide chicken and reduced oxygen packaging. Advised to submit HACCP plans to DHR.specialprocesses@my Florida license.com Warning

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715658

  • 08B-40-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Espresso coffee machine at outdoor bar. As per plan review regular coffee brewing machine is allowed not the espresso coffee machine . This involves milk for espresso coffee. Needs to move machine indoor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Espresso machine observed at outdoor bar **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788008

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates and ceramic open tea pots stored outdoor next to espresso machine. These needs to be moved indoor. Warning
  • 08B-40-4:Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Espresso coffee machine at outdoor bar. As per plan review regular coffee brewing machine is allowed not the espresso coffee machine . This involves milk for espresso coffee. Needs to move machine indoor. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Tomato chutney prepared onsite on 10/31 as per label . Today is 11/07. Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato chutney prepared onsite on 10/31 as per label . Today is 11/07. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820065

  • 08B-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. ( 1 ) Food prepared ( cutting meat ) in open patio dining room. Manager moved preparation to inside the kitchen. ( corrected on site ) ( 2 ) espresso coffee machine at the outdoor open bar in open patio dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: No outdoor food preparation observed during inspection. Food preparation in indoor dining room on rollaway table. Espresso machine at the out door open bar . Plates and cups next to espresso machines at the open air outdoor bar.Under 5 foot wall and patio ceiling. Walls,floor and ceiling not fully closed. Time extended for plan review outdoor ice machine, outdoor chest freezers in open air, out door food ( oil ) storage and sheds for food storage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1.Espresso coffee machine cups and plates at open bar. Large gap between fence wall and patio ceiling. 2. Oranges,box of oils,stored in open area 3. 2 white chest freezers stored outside in open area 4. Ice machine out door( top covered no lock on ice machine door) 5. Plastic storage shed for storing dry food and paper products. 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/. Outdoor ice machine next to walk in cooler not on the plan, storing oranges outdoor next to ice machine, paper products storage ( plastic cabinets ) espresso coffee machine at open patio bar outdoor is not on the plan. Please update the plans. Submitted updated plans to [email protected] Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Submitted plans for plan review . As per email not assigned yet. see 8B **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Plans not approved. Called plan review. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8664851

  • 08B-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. ( 1 ) Food prepared ( cutting meat ) in open patio dining room. Manager moved preparation to inside the kitchen. ( corrected on site ) ( 2 ) espresso coffee machine at the outdoor open bar in open patio dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: No outdoor food preparation observed during inspection. Food preparation in indoor dining room on rollaway table. Espresso machine at the out door open bar . Plates and cups next to espresso machines at the open air outdoor bar.Under 5 foot wall and patio ceiling. Walls,floor and ceiling not fully closed. Time extended for plan review outdoor ice machine, outdoor chest freezers in open air, out door food ( oil ) storage and sheds for food storage **Time Extended**
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Same **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/. Outdoor ice machine next to walk in cooler not on the plan, storing oranges outdoor next to ice machine, paper products storage ( plastic cabinets ) espresso coffee machine at open patio bar outdoor is not on the plan. Please update the plans. Submitted updated plans to [email protected] Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Submitted plans for plan review . As per email not assigned yet. see 8B **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580753

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At server station. Manager discarded the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. ( 1 ) Food prepared ( cutting meat ) in open patio dining room. Manager moved preparation to inside the kitchen. ( corrected on site ) ( 2 ) espresso coffee machine at the outdoor open bar in open patio dining room. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At one hand sink at the outdoor bar. Warning
  • 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. Bar Dishwasher Chlorine 0 ppm. Tested twice. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pounded tuna over mayonnaise in reach in cooler in server area. Chef rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 45 f on speed rack in the kitchen.As per manager less than 1 hour. Explained and he moved chicken to walk in cooler Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Stainless steal cleaner stored over clean dishes and utensils on the rack. Manager removed the can. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand sinks Blocked by large trash can in the kitchen. Manager removed the trash cans. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Carpaccio, steak tartare not identified. Chef printed new menu. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Chlorine bar dishwasher Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For main dishwasher 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/. Outdoor ice machine next to walk in cooler not on the plan, storing oranges outdoor next to ice machine, paper products storage ( plastic cabinets ) espresso coffee machine at open patio bar outdoor is not on the plan. Please update the plans. Submitted updated plans to [email protected] Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8266723

  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Provided during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Advised operator to pace an asterisk on raw items served on the menu;
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Advised to operate to by temp thermolabel.
  • 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. Emailed and printed sign. Corrected On-Site