BLU GIN

Name: BLU GIN
Address: 5445 COLLINS AVE SUITE CU-2A, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 78.3

5445 COLLINS AVE SUITE CU-2A, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2333386

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78.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BLU GIN in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 13 minor.

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[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 2 fish fillets already thawed inside the commercially processed vacuumed sealed bag. Fillets were discarded.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was moved .
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open beverage container with coffee next to the sauces on the shelf.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 fish fillets already thawed inside the commercially processed vacuumed sealed bag. Fillets were discarded.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was coached and washed his hands properly.

Warning Issued
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle .
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit already expired since 11/39/2024.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles on kitchen floor.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available at the time of the inspection.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager present .
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon above unwashed produce inside reach in cooler. Employee moved the bacon immediately.
[53B-02-5] 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. Missing food handler certifications for Aurora, Marlyn, all working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed missing reporting agreement for new employee with approximately 1 month working in the establishment. ( Albina ).
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler at ambient temperature of 51 F.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fillet mignonette and chicken breast left at 93 F by the cook line ( time of exposure could not be determined) .
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fillet mignonette and chicken breast left at 93 F by the cook line ( time of exposure could not be determined) .

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