BLU BISTRO

Name: BLU BISTRO
Address: 19 SOMBRERO BLVD, MARATHON, FL, 33050, US
Rating: 53.9

19 SOMBRERO BLVD, MARATHON, FL 33050

License #5400057

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53.9 Grade F / 100

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BLU BISTRO in MARATHON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 14 critical, 11 major, 35 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine
[06-09-1] 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 3 pieces of raw tuna thawed in unopened vacuum package in lift lid cooler stop sale
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Stand up cooler holding milk
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Liift lid Cooler gaskets are soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[01B-01-4] at callback inspection observed 2 dented cans of pumpkin on storage shelves.
[01B-03-5] At callback inspection the condensation in walk-in coolers is dripping onto the floor . the food has been moved from beneath the dripping water Floors are covered in water
[01B-02-5] at callback inspection observed thawed raw ROP fish in unopened packages .
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tataki not identified as undercooked on the menu .
[31B-02-4] At callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine handwashing sink

Administrative complaint recommended
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tataki not identified as undercooked on the menu .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 57F, Ice was added to butter tray
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Liift lid Cooler gaskets are soiled
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Stand up cooler holding milk
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray air freshener over food
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior has a accumulation of soil residues.
[06-09-1] 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 6 pieces of raw tuna thawed in unopened vacuum package in lift lid cooler Observed 9 pieces of raw fish thawed in unopened vacuum package.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored under dripping condensation from fan unit in walk-in cooler . Observed Raw chicken floating in container of condensation water that is in dripping from blower fan in the wakin cooler . Observed a case of celery under dripping condensation water in the walk-in cooler .
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine handwashing sink
[36-27-5] Wall behind dishwasher is soiled with accumulated mold like substance.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in cooled
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Pumpkin

Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (73F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cups (71F - Cold Holding) butter and cream cheese put into refrigerator to cool down . Buffet is open for 3 hours . In the walking cooler #1 Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45 F- Cold Holding) pork 44F raw meat was relocated to the other walk-in cooler that is maintained at 41 F or below
[06-09-1] 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. Observe saw raw Tuna and ROP packaging. It has not been opened or taken out of package before thawing
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by speed rack
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.in front of walk-in coolers
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[29-19-4] In Dish area observed Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
[08B-38-4] Raw chicken is stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza prep table top Blue cutting board has deep black groves in the cutting board.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Fryers soiled with food debris and grease . Soiled chest freezer gaskets
[08B-15-4] Whole apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack on cookline shelves.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tataki is not identified as raw or undercooked on dinner menu
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ROP raw tuna, and unopened packages and completely thawed with the label that states to remove from package before thawing.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair.
[08A-05-6] Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , dressing and cheese in white refrigerator.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Black Chest freezer lid doesnt close due to ice buildup..
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna not date marked in pizza prep table
[22-41-4] 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.0 ppm chlorine. Triple sink is set up to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until repairs are made on dishwasher.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Out side with green hose attached.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza prep table, cutting board soiled with mold like substance and food degree. Yellow, Blue ,red and white cutting boards are soiled with black mold like substance.
[33-20-4] Grease build up on the receptacle.

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